Kenmore 385.15208 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)
(3) To loosen
@ 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

® Needle thread (Top thread)
(2) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
@ To loosen
@ Right side (Top side) of fabric
(|) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

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 number to loosen the needle
thread tension.

“ Tension is too loose

(T) Needle thread (Top thread)
(2) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
(3) To tighten
® Right side (Top side) of fabric

(S)

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

(X)Adjusting screw
(2)Increase tension
(j) Decrease tension_______________________________

NOTE;

Small screwdriver is not furnished with model 15202, but
may be ordered, (page 4)

In some instances, you may need to adjust the bobbin

bobbin thread tension is too tight.

Turn the adjusting screw® in the direction of(2) when the

bobbin thread tension is too loose.