Adjust The Needlethread Tension For Straight Stitch; Correct Tension; Adjust Needle Thread Tension For Straight; Tension Is Too Tight - Kenmore 385.15516 Owner's Manual

Adjust the NeedleThread Tension for Straight
Stitch
• Correct tension
_1_ Needle thread (Top thread)
Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
To loosen
(_ To tighten
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).
If you look at the top and bottom of a seam, notice that
there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even.
When adjusting needle thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the needle thread tension.
Results depend on:
-- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
-- number of fabric layers
-- type of stitch
•Tension is too tight
Needle thread (Top thread)
Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
(_ To loosen
(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The bobbin thread shows through on the right side (Top
side) of the fabric and it feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a
lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thread
tension.
• Tension is too loose
_1_Needle thread (Top thread)
(_ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
_) To tighten
(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
(_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The needle thread shows through on the wrong side
(Bottom side) of the fabric and it feels bumpy. Turn the
dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the
needle thread tension.
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