Sears 385.1915 owner manual Adjust the Top Thread Tension

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®Adjust the Top Thread Tension

Top s_de ot fabric

Setting mark

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tenmon wi]l depend on;

the stiffness and thtckness of the fabric the number of fabric layers

the type of stitch

Top thread

Loosen__

The top thread

_s1oo [oosa.

The top thread is too tight.

Tighten

thread

For Straight Sotch

The _deal stratght stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.

If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are no gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even.

When adjusting top thread tension, the h_gher the number, the t_ghter the top th read.

Top side

of fa

]'he top thread appears on the underside ol the tabrlc.

Top stde

of fa

The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface ot the tabr_c.

Tension Lstoo loose:

The top thread shows through the

bottom of the fabric. The bottom side of the stitch will feel bumpy.

Tension _stoo tight:

The bobbin thread will come through

the top of the fabric. The top side of the stitch will feel bumpy.

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Contents Sewing Machine Ventilation WithModel No Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference Kenmore Sewing MachineSection 103104 10tI027276 Page Sectionknow YOt Locate and Identify the PartsFoot Lever Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set Up the MachineStore the power supply cord Operating Instructions SetUp MachineLever Adjust the Presser Foot LeverSewing accessones are conveniently located Iid of the accessory storage box lifts open towardYou BoxClothes Foot Zigzag Foot Presser Foot TypesSiidng Snap On the Presser Thicker Silk-like FabricsTo Change the Needle Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart110 Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool To Remove the Bobbin from the MachineAdditional spool pin is used to wind Wind the Bobbin Pull the thread clockwise Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin HolderToward you through the tension Attach the hook cover plateoThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadButton PreparetheTop Thread Pick Up the Bobbin ThreadLeft By pullingAdjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right PreparetheT0pThrea dButtons Main FunctionControl Button Display Sharpness Adjusting Knob0OT Mode ButtonMirror Image Button Clear Button Length will be Stitch Length Control ButtonLight IncreasePress Message ButtonTurn a Square Corner Use the Seam GuidesDropping the Feed Dogs Sewing on HeavyFabricsICTICE Commonstitching SKI LLS BastingSat the Machine Guiding IiiThread tension Sew a ButtonItsas easy at a -- B -- C Set the Machine $ lo FootAJPut in a Zipper Closethezipperandturnthefabrictop sideup. Spreadflat 30,31 13,14 10,19 Chart of Sewing F,unctions16,28 40,52 41~43,61,62,74On p Stitch Pattern ChartTension Lever Refer toOveredge Seam On p, t7 Stitch Pattern ChartSat,n if Stitc H ESSatin Qua 91 ~ Straight Stitch Straight StitchesPresser Its highestTopstitchlng Set the Machine +t --eroot AjEffect ?Cfi!,,,,, .... i!i!iii?ii!¸iiiii!!¸!iiiPintucking Sat the Machine + Io--- ooT aQuilting + !0-4 F00 aGathering Adjust your fabric accordinglyStraight stretch Locl*Matic Seam Il z- 0oTAjOutlineStretch Ill 18 root Ill I3NWr00T a Heres How Satin Stitch Set the MachineOvercasting Stitch Set the Machine HeresHowMending Set the Machine Overedge Seam Sat the Machine FO0Knit Stitch Set the Machine 00,ARick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine FootA114 FOOTjDarning Small Rips = Adjusting Evenness of DarningCm 31/321 =L=0B,3FootLSTEP2 !- ca sTEP Stitch Density in Entire Buttonhole Adjust the Stitch Width and DensityManual BuOnhoiing Is EPiFor Stitch Density on One SideSetthe Machine WS,0 L2.0 Himinglad Eging StitchesIs to FootaShell Stitch 28 w5.0 L2.0 jScallop Stitch Set the Machine EAR N T H E SlEach Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique Set the MachineTESI Reinforcing stitchesSew this pattern On a seam that s Already joined and pressed fiatFagoting Stitch Sat the Machine 33 Fo0TElastic Stretch Stitch Set the Machine Elastic Casing Stitch Set the MachineFO01 F T40Decorate with Geometric Patterns FootFPage Cross Stitch F34 Foot lIscki !i!iii¸!iii¸!iiiii Or2 Thread tension 2toThread tensio n 2to8 Pro,sMomo.o Two Cycle Stitching Pressthe next stitch pattern 6 I w- flashSame combination Cycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror image Button = Test Sewing Pattern CombinationsStep Press Auto-LockPattern Single Umts Aid to Programming Memory lock patterns Memory Lock Alphabet and NumbersCombining Large and Small Letters Step Combining Letters in Block Style StepQF- flash Flash I Ill FlashFlash @ 3E --- P, S . H flash Flash +-flashLqT Combining Letters in Script Style StepChecking and Editing You r Program Press the Edit button again when editing is completedCursor +-flash To Delete and Add Patterns Add pattern Z between D and ETo Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers To Adjust Distorted PatternsAccessory LettersNeedle thread What to do WhenBreaks Skipped stitchesCloth is not feeding Seam puckeringSmoothly Machine doesntworkCleaningthe Machine No other oiling is required Oiling the MachineLOl Parts List647814031 No Single Needles Ret. No647814042 No Single Needles 647814053 No, 18 Single NeedlesGathering Hook cover pate 18, 9g Cross stTtching Cut-out WorkKnit Stitching Large screw driver 101102 7273Foot 1213 3638, t0t102 Quilter 12, 13, 51,101102 QuiltingSupply WiII, tree FromExcept SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILSewing Machine