Kenmore 14501, 14502 Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tension, Straight Stitching

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Check the Thread Tension

Adjust the top thread tension

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. NOTE: For most fabric the top thread tension

should be balanced within the orange zone between 2 and 4 on the thread

tension control.

If, when you start to sew, you find that the

stitching is irregular, you will need to adjust the tension control.

1.Lower the presser foot lever.

2.a. If the threads are locking on the top surface with the top thread lying flat, the top thread is too tight. Slide the tension control to the left (lower numbers).

b.If the reverse is happening with the threads on the underside of the fabric, the top thread is too loose. Slide the tension

control to the right (higher numbers).

Zigzag stitching

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

Adjust the bobbin thread tension

NOTE: You will rarely need to adjust the bobbin thread tension. Most adjustments should be made on the top thread.

1.If the tension is well balanced, but the seam

puckers badly, loosen the bobbin and top thread tension.

2.a. Insert the small screw dirver into the screw on the side of the bobbin case.

b.Make only a small adjustment each time, i.e. quarter to half a turn to the right to

increase tension r or to the left to decrease tension.

NOTE: Remember the original position of the screw slot to put it back for normal sewing.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

Under_

Top _

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Well balanced

sloe

op stitch Top stitch

too tight too loose

ZIGZAG STITCHING

Fabric

puckers

Increase

Decrease

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Contents SWA/RS This Model is a Center NEEDLE, LOW BAR Sewing Machine Sears, Roebuck and CoTable of Contents Locate and identify the parts on your machine Know Your MachineBobbin winder latch Locate and identify the accessories Parts and accessoriesfitted on the machine Foot Needle Optional accessoriesControl the presser foot lever Plug in the machine and switch on the powerSet up the machine Set the foot controlPut thread on the spool pin Attach th.e spool pinsConvert to free-arm sewing Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin III Prepare the bobbinRemove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle Insert the bobbin Case into the Shuttle Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin CaseChange the needle Prepare the NeedleFabric Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length ChartThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadHold the top thread loosely in your left hand Pick up the Bobbin ThreadZigzag Stitching Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tensionAdjust the bobbin thread tension Straight StitchingKnow what the presser feet will do Choose the Right Presser FootLjI Foot holder Change the presser footUse the Double Needle Use the Feed Cover PlateStitch Length Control Stitch SelectorBacktacking Stitch Width ControlReverse Stitch Lever Seam Guide LinesBefore you begin to sew When you begin to sewLearn to USE the Stitches Machine Setting ChartSewing a Straight Seam Straight StitchesPresser foot Top-stitching Square the Corner 5/8 from the fabric edgeDarning Gathering BastingIiii Attaching a zipper CordingZigzag Resser,ootSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches on top of the fabric Satin stitchOvercasting stitch Bar tackingEmbroidery and Monogramming AppliqueButton sewing Three-step Zigzag IIInlInside Dress Final Blind HemFinished Finished Edge Right Side of Finished HEM Box Stitch Two types of shell stitches are built into your machine Shell StitchUltra Stitch Stretch StitchesBasic Stitches with Stretch Applications Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch a Check-ChartSuitable for Stretch Fabrics Serging Or Pine LeafTips on Sewing Different Fabrics Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch Straight Stretch StitchSmocking Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch Stitch Overcast Stretch StitchElastic Edge Stretch Stitch Overlock Stretch StitchTips on buttonholing Learning to SEW ButtonholesManual Method III Adjust the stitch density Adjust the stitch widthMethod Make the Buttonhole Corded Buttonholes a variation of the built-in buttonhole Buttonhole Attachment System Nlnn Set up the machineIiiifiii IiIIIltl..J..-Guide IIIllmli!.LJilII1 f I slot IllllIIi!i tlllll 11-PienOnMake the Buttonhole Clean your machine Clean the feed dogsChanje the light bulb Lib Clean the shuttleStitching Problems General ProblemsThread Problems SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A Sewing Machine

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