Sears 385.1915 owner manual PreparetheT0pThrea d, Too Tight Too Loose Just Right

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•Adjust the Top Thread Tension (Continued)

For Zigzag Stitch
tn the 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 below for the
correct appearance.	To match this appearance,		adjust your top tension.
	Top	tension	Top tension
	Too	Tight	Too Loose	Just Right

Top side of Fabric

Bottom side of Fabric

Too Tight:

Corner of each z_gzag will pult together on the top side of fabrics.

Top side of Febr_c

Bottom s=de of FabrEc

Too Loose:

The top thread will loop through bottom side of fabric and will be puIled almost together.

Top side of Fabric

Bottom side of Fabric

Just Right:

MimmJze the amount of top thread visible on

the bottom side of fabric without causing

exo_sswe puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the top side. Results YaW with _abrlc, thread and sewing conditions,

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Contents Sewing Machine With VentilationKenmore Sewing Machine Model No Serial No Retain these numbers for future referenceSection 7276 10tI02103104 Page Locate and Identify the Parts Sectionknow YOtFoot Lever Store the power supply cord Set Up the MachinePlug in the Machine and Switch on the Power SetUp Machine Operating InstructionsAdjust the Presser Foot Lever LeverYou Iid of the accessory storage box lifts open towardSewing accessones are conveniently located BoxClothes Foot Presser Foot Types Zigzag FootSiidng Snap On the Presser Silk-like Fabrics Thicker110 Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartTo Change the Needle Additional spool pin is used to wind To Remove the Bobbin from the MachineHorizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool Wind the Bobbin Toward you through the tension Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin HolderPull the thread clockwise Attach the hook cover plateoPrepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedleLeft PreparetheTop Thread Pick Up the Bobbin ThreadButton By pullingAdjust the Top Thread Tension PreparetheT0pThrea d Too Tight Too Loose Just RightMain Function ButtonsDisplay Sharpness Adjusting Knob Control ButtonMode Button 0OTMirror Image Button Clear Button Light Stitch Length Control ButtonLength will be IncreaseMessage Button PressUse the Seam Guides Turn a Square CornerSewing on HeavyFabrics Dropping the Feed DogsSat the Machine BastingICTICE Commonstitching SKI LLS Iii GuidingSew a Button Thread tension$ lo FootAJ Itsas easy at a -- B -- C Set the MachinePut in a Zipper Closethezipperandturnthefabrictop sideup. Spreadflat 16,28 Chart of Sewing F,unctions30,31 13,14 10,19 40,52 41~43,61,62,74Tension Lever Stitch Pattern ChartOn p Refer toOveredge Seam Stitch Pattern Chart On p, t7Stitc H ES Sat,n ifSatin Qua 91 ~ Presser Straight StitchesStraight Stitch Its highest+t --eroot Aj Topstitchlng Set the Machine?Cfi!,,,,, .... i!i!iii?ii!¸iiiii!!¸!iii Effect+ Io--- ooT a Pintucking Sat the Machine+ !0-4 F00 a QuiltingAdjust your fabric accordingly GatheringStraight stretch Il z- 0oTAj Locl*Matic SeamOutlineStretch Ill 18 root Ill I3NWr00T a Satin Stitch Set the Machine Heres HowHeresHow Overcasting Stitch Set the MachineMending Set the Machine FO0 Overedge Seam Sat the Machine00,A Knit Stitch Set the MachineFootA Rick-Rack Stretch Set the MachineFOOTj 114= Adjusting Evenness of Darning Darning Small Rips=L=0B,3Foot Cm 31/321LSTEP2 !- ca sTEP Adjust the Stitch Width and Density Stitch Density in Entire ButtonholeIs EPi Manual BuOnhoiingStitch Density on One Side ForSetthe Machine Himinglad Eging Stitches WS,0 L2.0Foota Is to28 w5.0 L2.0 j Shell StitchEAR N T H E Sl Scallop Stitch Set the MachineCut-Out Work Edging and Applique Set the Machine EachSew this pattern On a seam that s Reinforcing stitchesTESI Already joined and pressed fiat33 Fo0T Fagoting Stitch Sat the MachineElastic Casing Stitch Set the Machine Elastic Stretch Stitch Set the MachineT40 FO01 FFootF Decorate with Geometric PatternsPage F34 Foot l Cross StitchIscki !i!iii¸!iii¸!iiiii Thread tension 2to Or2Thread tensio n 2to8 Pro,sMomo.o Same combination Pressthe next stitch pattern 6 I w- flashTwo Cycle Stitching Step = Test Sewing Pattern CombinationsCycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror image Button Press Auto-LockPattern Single Umts Aid to Programming Memory Lock Alphabet and Numbers Memory lock patternsQF- flash Flash I Ill Combining Letters in Block Style StepCombining Large and Small Letters Step FlashLqT Flash +-flashFlash @ 3E --- P, S . H flash Combining Letters in Script Style StepCursor Press the Edit button again when editing is completedChecking and Editing You r Program To Delete and Add Patterns Add pattern Z between D and E +-flashAccessory To Adjust Distorted PatternsTo Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers LettersBreaks What to do WhenNeedle thread Skipped stitchesSmoothly Seam puckeringCloth is not feeding Machine doesntworkCleaningthe Machine Oiling the Machine No other oiling is requiredParts List LOl647814042 No Single Needles Ret. No647814031 No Single Needles 647814053 No, 18 Single NeedlesKnit Stitching Large screw driver 101102 Cross stTtching Cut-out WorkGathering Hook cover pate 18, 9g 7273Supply Quilter 12, 13, 51,101102 QuiltingFoot 1213 3638, t0t102 Except FromWiII, tree SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILSewing Machine