Kenmore 385.162213 Adjust, the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag, Stitch, is too tight

oTension is too loose	f
(_) Needle thread (Top thread)

®Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) _) To tighten tension

(_) Right side (Top side) of fabric

(_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side

of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension

Adjust	the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag	_-
Stitch
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show
on the right side (Top side) of the fabric, and the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the
fabric.
See the illustrations for the correct appearance_
To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension		f
• 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 the bobbin thread to
show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions
°Tension	is too tight	f

(_) Right side (Top side) of fabric

® Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric.

oTension is too loose	f
(_ Right side (Top side) of fabric
® Wrong side (Bottom	side) of fabric

The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong side of the fabric

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