Stitch Selector - Sears Kenmore 385.17824090 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 slightly on the bottom side, See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top
tension,
Top tension Top tension
Tdo Tight Too Loose
Just Right
Top s_de of JCabrlc
Bottom s_de of Fabric
Top stde of Fabric
Bottom s_de of Fabric
Too Tight: Too Loose:
-- Corner ot each -- The top thread
ztgzag will pull will loop through
together on the bottom side ot
top s_de of fabrics, tabrtc and will be
pulled alrnost
together.
Top side ot Fabrrc
Bottom s_de of Fabric
Just Right:
Minimize the amount
ot top thread visible on
the bottom s_de of
tabrtc without causing
excessive puckering or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top s_de. Results vary
wnh fabric, thread and
sewing conditions.
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Red
indicator
Stitch
,"_ /Selector
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 =sselected when the
stitch length control =sset 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 ...... Strmght, Zigzag and Utility Stitches
o Green ...... Geometric Decorative Stitches
• Blue ....... Builtqn Buttonhole Making
= Yellow ...... Stretch Stitches