Kenmore 385. 17622 owner manual Adjust the Top Thread Tension

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Adjust the Top Thread Tension

Top side	of fabric
	Setting mark
thread	(
	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 will notice that there are no gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even.

When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread.

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

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

		The top thread	The top thread
		is too loose.	is too tight
	Top side	Top	side
	of fabric	Top	side
	of fabric	of fabric
		of fabric

	The top	thread	The bobbin		thread
	appears	on the	appears	on	the
	underside	of the
			upper	surface of the

fabric.

fabric.

Tension is

too

loose:

Tension

is too tight:

The

top

thread

shows

through

the

The

bobbin

thread

will come through

bottom

of

the

fabric.

The

bottom

side

the

top of the fabric. The top side of

of the

stitch

will

feel

bumpy.

the

stitch

wilt

feel

bumpy.

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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COSewing machine KeepTable of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableIdentify the Accessories Foot Control Use Foot control is sensitiveAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Section Prepare Machine for Sewing Choose Needle and ThreadTo Changethe Needle Stretch Clutch knob inside the hand wheel Winding Wind the Bobbin Thread EndPrepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle Pick Up the Bobbin Thread PresserHold top Adjust the Top Thread Tension Reverse Stitch Control To reverse stitch, hold down this control duringRelease to sew forward again Built-in Stitch SelectorRaise the needle to its highest position Length controlAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Stitch Length Control=H--1-1-3-,- !t lJ Preparethe Machineforsewing Straight Stitches Stitch selector Left Needle PositionTopstitching Zigzag footStitch length Stitch selector control Control 3 to Fold back the left seam allowance As shownSew in a Zipper Set the Machine StitchInvisible Zipper and Cording Between embroidery hoops with hole PutPlate Needle plate Remove presser foot and stretch fabricZigzag Stitches Edge of the applique Section Learn StitchesSure FallsSew about five stitches and raise needle Sew a ButtonZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch That the stitching will catch both sides Zigzag Stitches Three-Step ZigzagSelector retease Can Section Learnthe StitchesTrim excess fabric close to stitching Called ShetlBox Stitching Set the Machine Green zone Fagoting StitchDecorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine Selector release Stitch lengthRick-Rack Stretch Stretch Stitches StraightStretchRaveling With the stitch length at 4, sewFabric Needle Effectively PreventsSkipped stitches From Edge Herring Bone Stretch Decorative Stretch PatternsSt=tch SelectorButtonholes Sewing at Machine Jamming Knocking Noise Breaking Bobbin ThreadCheck bobbin Lint in bobbin case or shuttleChoose correct size needle for thread and fabric When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads underWhat to Do When Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plateReplacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Clean the Feed DogsUnplug Lever Oiling the Machine Parts List Index Adjusting stretchWarranty AppearSEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A Sewing MachineBrown PosITION Stitch SelectorSurplus oil is absorbed Brown pOS T onWhich may cause Noise or Jamming TensionBorroM Threading Dogs to remove accumulated dust and lintSewing Machin E Part Description Optional Feet and Attachment Sewing Machine Source Model noOrtant