Kenmore 17922, 17920 manual Thread Tension Control, More Tips on Thread Tension, Balance

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THREAD TENSION CONTROL

STRAIGHT STITCHING

The good looking appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the middle of layers of fabric you are sewing.

For most fabrics the top.thread tension (;ontrol should be set in the white zone between 3 and 5.

If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is irregular, you will need to adjust the tension control.

Make any adjustments with presser foot 'down'.

. If the threads are locking on the top surface with the top thread lying flat, the top stitch is too tight. Tension can be decreased by turning the tension control to the left (lower numbers).

. If the reverse is happening with the threads on the underside of the fabric, the tension is

too loose. This can be corrected by turning the tension control to the right (higher numbers).

ZIGZAG STITCHING

The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric.

In the case of zigzag stitching, the wider the zigzag setting, the more chance there is of

puckering. If this occurs decrease the top tension slightly and/or reduce the zigzag width.

BOBBIN THREAD TENSION

The bobbin thread tension has been correctly

set at the factory, so you do not need to adjust it.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

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ZIGZAG STITCHING

MORE TIPS ON THREAD TENSION

A perfect stitch is obtained when the tension is well balanced, but the tension balance may

vary according to the type and size of needle, thread and fabric. The fabric determines size of

thread and needle. The presser foot pressure and the thread tension control should also be

adjusted properly.

FABRICS:

Heavy fabrics, stiff Increase top thread tension. Use larger size needle, heavier thread and longer stitch length.

BALANCE

Heavy fabrics, soft- Decrease top thread tension. Use longer stitch length.

Light, sheer fabrics - Decrease top thread tension and presser foot pressure. Use shorter stitch length. Sew slowly.

THREADS:

Polyester and silk - Decrease top thread tension. Nylon - Increase top thread tension,

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Contents Table of Contents Knowing Your Sewing Machine Identification Chart Front ViewThread Back ViewLIGHT/POWER Switch Setting UP Your MachineFoot Control Basting Switch Needle UP/DOWN SwitchAccessory BOX Electronic Needle ControlPresser Feet Buttonhole AccessoriesOther Vital Items Optional AccessoriesNeedle Converting Spool Pins and CapsSewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading Double Needle Threading TOP ThreadPicking UP Bobbin Thread More Tips on Thread Tension Thread Tension ControlBalance Stitch WIDTH/NEEDLE Position Control Stitch Selector IndicatorStitch Width Control Width of all the stitches produced on thisStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch LeverStitch Modifier Presser Foot Lever Seam GuidesButtonhole Control Pressure RegulatorNeedles Fabric ChartNeedle To 10 stitches Per inchPresser Feet Changing NeedleChanging Presser Feet Even Feed Foot Adjustable HolderTo attach the even feed foot Presser foot Thumb screw Screw a Clamp NarrowQuilting Guide EdgestitcherThis one attachment helps you join fabric ThisChanging Needle Plate Needle PlatesFeed Cover Plate Bobbin case Bobbin case stopperCleaning and Oiling Shuttle Area Cleaning the Feed Dogs with a BrushReplacing Bobbin Case Feed dogsOiling Underside Oiling Under TOP Cover PlateIII Oiling in END Cover Plate Oiling in Face Cover PlateChanging Light Bulb Stitches are irregular Checking Performance ProblemsMachine skips stitches IiiiFabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use ==2. Starting to SEW III,i Ooo Fastening a Seam Straight StitchingTurning a Square Corner Removing FabricTemporary Sewing by Machine SettingsDarning Free Basting MethodZipper Application Cording Narrow Hemming QuiltingOvercasting Zigzag StitchingSatin Stitching BAR TackingAppliqueing MonogrammingEmbroidery IiiiiiiTape Button SewingBlind Hemming ProcedureTry Inside Finished Edge Guide Right Side Finished HEMStretch AdjustingStitch RecommendationSmocking Stretch Stitch RICK- Rack Stretch StitchStretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchPoint Stretch Stitch Preparation Adjusting Stitch BalanceCorded Buttonholes BU Tonhole Attachment Buttonhole MAKING-USINGIuide block Gear Djusting Stitch Density URL-EDGE ButtonholeStep Stitch width control toBound Buttonhole SettingIiiii Cut diagonally into corners as shown. FigFacing Side IiiiTips on Design Stitching Adjusting Stitch Balance of Yellow PatternsDecorative Embroidery Designs Sewing Machine

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