Reverse stitch control – Sears KENMORE 385. 12708 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 will not show on the top side
of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See
laelow for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top
tension.
Top tension
Too Tight
Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight:
—
Corner
of
each
zigzag
will
poll
together
on
the
top side of fabrics.
Top tension
Too Loose
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose:
----- The top thread
will
ioop
through
bottom
side
of
fabric and will be
pulled
almost
together.
Just Right
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right:
Minimize
the
amount
of top thread visible on
the
bottom
side
of
fabric
without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
cau si ng the bobbi n
thread to show on the
top
side.
Results
vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing conditions.
To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewing.
Release to sew forward again.
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