Kenmore 385. 17622 User Manual

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Adjust the Top Thread Tension

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

Choose the Correct Tension;

The best tension will depend on;

------------ the stiffness and thickness of the fabric

-------------the number of fabric layers

-------------the type of stitch

For Straight Stitch

The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of

fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.

If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are no

gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even.

When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top

thread.

The top thread shows through the

bottom of the fabric. The bottom side

of the stitch will feel bumpy.

The bobbin thread will come through

the top of the fabric. The top side of
the stitch will feel bumpy.