Sears KENMORE 385. 1254180 - Manual (Page 21)

For Zigzag Stitch
In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on top of the
fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the under side. See below for
the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top thread
tension.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Too Tight Too Loose Just Right
Too Tight; Too Loose;
The points o! she
zigzag
will pull
together on top of
tha stitch,
The top thread
wiii loop through
the points on the
bottom o! the
stitch and wilt be
pulled almost
iogether-
Just Right;
Mintmize the
smouni oi top
thread visible on
the underside
without causing
excessive pucker­
ing or causing the
bottom
thread to
show on the top
side, results vary
with iBbric, thread
and sewing condi­
tions.
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