Adjust the needle thread tension for zigzag stitch – Kenmore 385.160201 User Manual

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•Tension is too loose

(T) Needle thread (Top thread)
(2) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
(3) To tighten tension
(4) Right side (Top side) of fabric
(5) 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.

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag

Stitch

For an idea! zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show
on the right side (Top side) of the fabric, and the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the

fabric.

See the illustrations for the correct appearance.

To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.

• Correct tension

(1) Right side (Top side) of fabric
(5) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the

wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric without causing

excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to
show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.

■Tension is too tight

CD Right side (Top side) of fabric
(D Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side

of the fabric.

•Tension is too loose

(T) Right side (Top side) of fabric
(2) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong

side of the fabric.