Kenmore 385.12612090 Owner's Manual page 17

SECTION2, PREPARE YOURMACHINEFORSEWING
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
Too Tight
Too Loose
Top slde of Fabric Top slde of Fabric
Just Right
Top s_de of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight: Too Loose: Just Right:
--- Corner ot each ---- The top thread MiMmize the amount
zigzag will pull will loop through ot top thread visible on
together on the bottom s_de ot the bottom side ot
top side of fabrics, tabrlc 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
with fabrrc0 thread and
sewing conditions.
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