Kenmore 385.19005 User Manual

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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Straight
Stitch

<» Correct tension

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
the stitches are evenly balanced.
When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the top thread tension.
Results depend on:

»stiffness and thickness of the fabric
»number of fabr ic layers
■> type of stitch

»Tension is too tight

© Needle thread (Top thread)
(?) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
© To loosen tension
(?) Right side (Top side) of fabric
® Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the
fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a lower
tension setting number to loosen the needle thread
tension.

•Tension is too loose

(T) Needle thread (Top thread)
@ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
(?) To tighten tension
® Right side (Top side) of fabric
® Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side

of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a
higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread

tension.