Kenmore 385.151082 Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch, OTension is too loose

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric and needle thread

shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric.

See the illustrations for correct appearance.

To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.

• Correct tension

(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric

(_) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing bobbin thread to show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.

Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing condition.

,Tension is too tight

(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric

® Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side (Top side) of fabric°

oTension is too loose

0 Right side (Top side) of fabric

(_) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Corner of each zigzag pulis together on the wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric.

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