Reverse Stitch Control - Kenmore 385.12014 Owner's Manual

For Z!gzag 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 Too side of Fabric Tep side of Fabric
Reverse Stitch Control
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To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewing.
Release to sew forward again.
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight:
--Corner ot each zig
zag wilt pull together
on the top s_de ot
tabncs
Bettem side of Fabnc
Too Loose'.
--The top thread will
loop through bottom
side of fabric and will
be pulled almost
together,
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right:
Minimize the amount
ot top thread visible
on the bottom side ot
tabrlc without causing
excessive puckering
or causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing conditions.
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