Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension For Zigzag Stitch - Kenmore 385.19606 Owner's Manual

Adjust the needle thread tension for a zigzag
stitch
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show
on the right side (Top side) of the fabric, and the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the
fabric.
See the illustrations for the correct appearance.
To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension as
necessary.
• Correct tension
_1_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
_2_ Wrong side Bottom sideJ of fabric
Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the
wrong side (Bottom side of the fabric without causing
excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to
show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.
* Tension is too tight
_t_Right side (Top side) of fabric
_2_ Wrong side (Bottom side_ of fabric
The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side
of the fabric.
* Tension is too loose
_t_Right side (Top side) of fabric
_2_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the
wrong side of the fabric.
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