• Tension is too loose

1Needle thread (Top thread)

2Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

3To tighten tension

4Right side (Top side) of fabric

5Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

5

4

1

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side

2

 

of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a

 

 

5

higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread

 

 

4

tension.

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag

y

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.

 

 

• Correct tension

 

p

2

 

 

1 Right side (Top side) of fabric

 

1

 

 

 

2 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

 

 

 

o

 

 

show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric.

 

 

 

Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.

 

 

c

 

 

 

• Tension is too tight

 

 

1

2

1 Right side (Top side) of fabric

 

2Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

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

• Tension is too loose

1 Right side (Top side) of fabric

1

2

2Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

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

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385.16765 specifications

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One of the main features of the Kenmore 385.16765 is its user-friendly interface. The machine includes a straightforward dial and button layout, allowing users to easily select from a wide array of stitch patterns. With over 20 built-in stitches, including utility, decorative, and stretch stitches, users can tackle everything from basic repairs to creative quilting and garment construction.

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