Reverse stitch control – Sears 385.12514 User Manual

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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

Reverse Stitch Control

For Zigzag Stitch

in a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wili not show on the top side ol
fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor
the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top tension.

Top tension

Too

Tight

Bottom

Side

of Fabric

Too Tight:

— Corner ot each zig

zag will pull together
on the top side ot
fabrics

Top tension

Too Loose

Bottom side of Fabric

Too Loose:

— The top thread will

loop through bottom
side of fabric and
will be pulled almost
together.

dust Right

Just Right;

Minimize the amount ol
top thread visible on
the bottom side ol
fabric without causing
excessive puckering Or
causing

the

bobbin

thread to show on the
top Side. Results vary
with tabric, thread and
sewing conditions.

To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewing.

Release to sew forward again.