Kenmore Sewing Machine Reverse Stitch Control, 26

For Zigzag Stitch
In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of
fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below forthe
correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top tension.
Top tension
Too Tight
f
Top side of Fabric
Top tension
TOOLoose
f
Too side of Fabric
Just Right
r
Top side of Fabric
Reverse Stitch Control
J
To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewing.
Release to sew forward again.
Bottom side of Fabdc
Too Tight:
--Corner of each zig
zag will pull together
on the top side of
fabrics
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose:
--The top thread will
loop through bottom
side of fabric and will
be pulled almost
together.
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right:
Minimize the amount
of top thread visible
on the bottom side of
fabric without causing
excessive puckering
orcausing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing conditions.
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