Kenmore 385.19005 - Manual (Page 58)

Adjusting the Thread Tension
» Balanced thread tension
A small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong
side of the fabric
iT,) Needle thread
(2) Bobbin thread
® When the needle thread tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric.
Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower
number ( 1 ).,
® When the needle tension is too loose
The needle thread forms loops and the stitches look
shaggy..
Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher
number®.
Pressure Dial
For embroidery, set the Pressure Dial (|) at “2’’„
Use size 11 needles for fine fabrics
For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14 needles
To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop
|T| Mark the reference lines ® on the right side of the fabric
where you wish to sew the design as iliustrated using
tailor's chalk.
(T,) Reference lines
¡Ti Place the template on the fabric by matching the
reference lines on the template to the reference lines you
previously marked on the fabric.
Tape the template (g) to the fabric as shown to hold the
template in place, {Transparent tape is recommended.)
(|) Tape
(
8 ) Template
in Place the fabric with the template attached to it over the
outer hoop (& and push the inner hoop (|) into the outer
hoop #.
<■ Push the flat side of the inner hoop (1) into the fiat side
of the outer hoop itt __
® While squeezing the knob lij} together, push the round
part of the inner hoop into the round part of the outer
hoop so the material is secure,
(D Inner hoop
# Outer hoop
<„Q) Knob
® Arrow mark
(ill Attaching lever
(01 Marks (8 spots)
@1 Sewing area
13 ] Remove the template by putting your finger in the thumb
hole tiji located on the template and lift up.
Oj! The hole for removing the template