Kenmore 11682 Owner's Manual page 17

SECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINEFORSEWING
For Zigzag Stitch
In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side
of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top
tension.
Top tension Top tension
Too Tight Too Loose Just Right
Top side of Fabric Top side of Fabric Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight: Too Loose: Just Right:
-- Corner of each -- The top thread Minimize the amount
zigzag will pull will loop through of top thread visible on
together on the bottom side of the bottom side of
top side of fabrics, fabric and will be fabric without causing
polled almost excessive puckering or
together, causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing condition_
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