Sears 12681, 12781, 12581 Prepareyourmachineforsewing, Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right

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SECTION2. PREPAREYOURMACHINEFORSEWING

For Zigzag Stitch

In 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

Fabric

Bottom side of

Fabric

Bottom

side of

Fabric

Too

Tight:

Too

Loose:

Just

Right:

Corner

each

The

top

thread

Minimize

the

amount

zigzag

will

pull

will

loop

through

of top

thread

visible

together

the

bottom

side

the

bottom

side

top

side of

fabrics,

fabric

and

will

fabric

without

causing

polled

almost

excessive

puckering

together,

causing

the

bobbin

thread to show on the

top

side.

Results

vary

with

fabric,

thread

and

sewing

condition_

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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Face Cover Plate Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts AutoClutchKnob Identify the AccessoriesChildren Foot Control UseSeveral Setting Spool PinAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter ExtensionTable Section Prepare Your Machine for SewingTtmd Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartGreen For Check Your NeedleWind the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin Case from the MachineBobbin Pull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shownThread Your Needle Top thread Bring bobbin thread up by pullingLoose OoI!tTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right PrepareyourmachineforsewingStitch Length Control Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Selector Releaseto sew forward again Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReverse Stitch Control Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine StartingTo SewTurn a Square Corner Learn the StitchesUse the Seam Guides Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Be usedo et! f= csand DarningStraight Stretch Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Heres How Satin StitchSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Zigzag Stitches AppliqueBar Tacking To strengthen the shank, cut Sew a ButtonThis zigzag variation is very useful Section Learn StitchesZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Place the fabric under the presser HeresHowFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681Lace Work Models 12781, 12681 Zigzag StitchesThree-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its Uses12681 Blind Hemming ModelsStjtch That Be*wcon exteRded=edeTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 ButtonholesStitch selector Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Right side of the needle Per, set the zipper footStitch across and below Tom of the zipperSet the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desireBox Stitching Model 12781 only Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 toWhat to Do When What to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not MovingCare for Your Cleaning the MachineReplacing the Light Bulb MachineAbout every three months Clean the Shuttle RaceOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Oil points in illustration Oiling the MachineRef. No Parts ListShuttle InstructionsZipper application 3031 IndexExtension Memo Memo SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty