Stitch Selector - Kenmore 385.1584180 Owner's Manual

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 siightly on the bottom side. See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top
tensi on.
Top tension
Too Tight
Top stde of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tigh t:
-- Corner ot each
zigzag will pull
together on the
top side of fabrics.
2O
Top tension
Too Loose
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Top side of Fabric
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Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose:
The top thread
will loop through
bottom s_de of
tabrtc and will be
pulled almost
together.
Just Right
Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right:
Mimmize the amount
of top thread vtsibfe on
the bottom side of
fabric without causing
excessive puckering or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with _abrlc, thread and
sewing conditions,
:_Stitch Selector
Red
indicator
......... J
The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select.
Simply turn this control until the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicator
on the stitch indicator panel. The bottom row of stitches is selected when the
stitch length control is set at the stretch stitch position,
NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out of
fabric when selecting a stitch.
Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommend setting zones at the stitch length
control.
ZONES
Orange ........
Green ..........
Blue ..........
Yellow ........
Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches
Geometric Decorative Stitches
Buiit4n Buttonhole Making
Stretch Stitches