Sears 385. 1274180, 385. 1254180, 385. 1264180 owner manual Adjust the Top Thread Tension

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Adjust the Top Thread Tension i

Top side of fabric

Setting mark

Loose__

Tighten

thread

For Straight Stitch

The ideal straight 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 wiJl notice that there are no gaps. that each stitch _s smooth and even.

When adjusting top thread tens,on, the higher the number, the t=ghter the top thread.

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tension will depend on;

the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers

the type of stitch

f

The top thread _stoo _oose.

Top side of fabric

The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric.

The top thread is too tight

The bobbin thread

appears on tile upper surface ot tile

fabric.

Tension is too loose:

The top thread shows through the bottom of the fabric. The bottom side of the stitch will feet bumpy.

Tension _s too t_ght:

The bobbin thread will come through the top of the fabric. The top side of the stitch will feel bumpy.

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