Kenmore 385. 17526 Owner's Manual page 24

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
For Zigzag Stitch
in the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wilt not show on the top side ol
fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor
the correct appearance. To match this appearance, a_ust the top tension.
Top tension
Toc Tight
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Top s_de of Fabric
Top tension
Too Loose Just Right
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Top side of Fabric Top s_de of Fabric
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Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight:
-- Comer ot each
ztgzag will pull
together on the top
side of fabrics
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Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose: Just Right:
m The top thread will Minimize the amount ot
loop through bottom top thread visible on
side ot labric and the bottom side ot
will be pulled almost |abnc without causing
together, excesslve puckering or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with |abric, thread and
sewing conditions.