Tension is too tight, Tension is too loose, Adjust bobbin tension – Kenmore 15343 User Manual

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Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight

Stitch

• Correct tension

(T) Needle thread (Top thread)
(2) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
@ To loosen
(4) 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 the 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

(T) Needle thread (Top thread)
@ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
@ To loosen
@ Right side (Top side) of fabric
(5) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fr,.:-' c

If the bobbin thread shows through on the; right side (Top. )

side) of the fabric,, and the stitch feels bumpy, turn. the. dial:
to a lower tension setting nuniber to loosen thé hsecile
thread tension.

'Tension is too loose

(T) Needle thread (Top thread) ■
@ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
(3) To tighten
@ Right side (Top side) of fabric
(5) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

If the needle thread shows through on the wrong side
(Bottom side) of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy,

turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten
the needle thread tension,

• Adjust bobbin tension

NOTE:
Small screwdriver is not furnished with this machine, but
may be ordered, (page 4)

In some instances, you may need to adjust the bobbin

bobbin thread tension is too tight.

bobbin thread tension is too loose.

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