Sears KENMORE 385.128418 - Manual (Page 19)

For Zigzag Stitch
In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side
of fabric and the top threads will show slightly an the bottom side. See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top
tension.
Top tension
Too Tight
Top tension
Too Loose Just Right
Too Tight:
—“ Corner ol each
zigzag wi!l puli
togelitaf on the
top Side o! fabrics.
Too Loose;
The top thread
will loop through
bottom Side ot
fabric and will be
pulled almost
together.
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Bight:
Minimize the amount
ot top shraad visibis on
the
bonom side ot
fabric without causing
BKcesswe puckenns or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
With tabriC, Ihread and
sawing conditions.
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