Kenmore 385. 17922 Owner's Manual page 24

For Zigzag Stitch
In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wilI 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
Top s=de of Fabric
Just Right
Top s=de ot Fabric
Top side of Fabric
Bottom s_de of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight: Too Loose: Just Right:
-- Corner ol each -- The top thread Minimize the amount
zigzag will pull will loop through of top thread visible on
together on the bottom side ot the bottom slde of
top side of fabrics, fabric and will be fabric without causing
pulled almost excessive puckering or
together, causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top s_de. Results vary
w_th _abr=c, thread and
sewing conditions,
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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 stttches is selected when the
stitch length control is set at the stretch stitch posit=on.
NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out of
fabnc when selecting a stitch.
Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommend setting zones at the stitch length
control.
ZONES
• Red ................
o Green ........... - ,
• Blue ............
• Yellow ............
Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches
Geometric Decorative Stitches
Built*in Buttonhole Making
Stretch Stitches