Adjust the needle thread tension for zigzag stitch – Kenmore 385.15512 User Manual

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Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag

Stitch

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show

on the right side (top side) of the fabric and needle thread shows
slightly on the wrong side (bottom side)-

See the illustrations for correct appearance.
To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.

• Correct tension

0 Right side (Top side) of fabric

0 Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Minimize amount of needle thread visible on the wrong
side (bottom side) of fabric without causing excessive puckering
or causing bobbin thread to show on the right side (top side) of
fabric. Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing condition.

»Tension is too tight

0 Right side (Top side) of fabric

@ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right

side of fabric.

•Tension is too loose

0 Right side (Top side) of fabric

0 Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The needle thread loops through wrong side (bottom side)

of fabric and is pulled almost together