Correct tension | Kenmore 385. 17624, 385. 17620 specs

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

For an ideal zigzag stitch, bobbin thread does not show on right side of fabric and needle thread shows slightly on wrong side.

See the illustrations for correct appearance.

To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension.

•Correct tension

Right side of fabric (Top side of fabric)

Wrong side of fabric (Bottom side of fabric)

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

Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.

•Tension is too tight

(_) Right side of fabric (Top side of fabric) Wrong side of fabric (Bottom side of fabric)

Corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of fabric.

•Tension is too loose

QRight side of fabric (Top side of fabric) Wrong side of fabric (Bottom side of fabric)

The needle thread loops through wrong side of fabric and is pulled almost together.

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Kenmore 385. 17624, 385. 17620 owner manual Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch, Correct tension

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Bobbin Thread Threading the MachineThreading the Machine Extracci6n del hilo de la canilla Enhebrado del hilo de la agujaEnfilage de la machine Comment faire monter le fil de la canette Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch Tension is too loose Si la tension est trop 61ev6e El hilo est=demasiado tensoEl hilo estd demasiado flojo Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch Correct tension Tension correcte Endroitdu tissu Envers du tissu Tensi6n correctaEl hilo estd demasiado tenso Si la tension est trop faible Stitch Selector how to select stitches Zones Sdlecteur de point comment choisir des points PuntadasSelector de puntada cbmo seleccionar de Indicating mark Stitch Width control how to adjust the stitch FStitch Length Control how to adjust the stitch length Marca indicativa Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch Control Control de puntada invertida Bouton de marche arrire Equilibrio de los patrones distorsionadosSigno + Pour corriger un motif dform6 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