Kenmore Sears 385.1158180 Owner's Manual page 14

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Top side ot fabric
Top
thread
fobbin
thread
Settmgrnark
Loosen
f
Tighten
For Straight Stitch
The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of
fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
tf you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are no
gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even.
When adjustmg top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top
th read.
Choose the Correct Tenslon:
The best tension will depend on;
the stiffness and thickness of the fabric
---- the number of fabric layers
--- the type of stitch
The top thread
is too loose.
o?&
The top thread
appears on the
underside o|
the
_abr_e,
Tension _s too loose:
The top thread shows through the
bottom of the fabric. The bottom side
of the stitch will feel bumpy.
f
The top thread
_stoo
tight
The bobbin thread
appears on the
upper surlace Ot the
Jabric.
k,........
Tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread will come through
the top of the fabric. The top s_de of
the stitch will feel bumpy.
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