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For Zigzag
Stitch
In the ideal
zigzag stitch,
the bobbin
threads
wilt
not show
on
top of the
fabric
and the top threads
will
show
slightly
on the under
side.
See below
for
the
correct
appearance.
Adjust
the top
thread
tension
for
the best
match
in your
sewing
conditions.
Too Tight
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Top
Side of Fabric
Too Tight"
--
The
points
of
the
zigzag
will
pull
together
on top of
the stitch.
Too
Loose
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Bottom
side of Fabric
Too
Loose:
--
The
top
thread.
will
toop
through
the
points
on
the
bottom
of the
stitch
and
wdl
be
pulled
almost
together.
Just Right
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Bottom
side
of
Fabric
Just
Right:
--
Minimize
the
amount
of
top
thread
visible
on
the bottom
side of
fabric
without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
causing
the
bottom
thread
to
show
on
the
top
side_
Results
vary
with
fabric,
thread
and
sewing
condi-
tions_
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