Reverse Stitch Control - Kenmore 385. 12708 Owner's Manual

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
For Zigzag Stitch
In a 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 the top
tension.
Top tension Top tension
Too Tight Too Loose Just Right
Top side of Fabric Top side of Fabric Top side of Fabric
Reverse Stitch Control
To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewing.
Releaseto sew forward again.
Bottom side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight: Too Loose:
-- Corner of each -- The top thread
zigzag will pull will loop through
together on the bottom side of
top side of fabrics, fabric and will be
pulled almost
together.
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 bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing condition&
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