What to do when – Sears KENMORE 385. 17928 User Manual

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What to Do When

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Irregular Stitches

Incorrect size needle.
Improper threading.
Loose upper thread tension.

Pulling fabric.

Loose presser foot.

Unevenly wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tension.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Breaking Needle

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.
Incorrect setting of needle.
Loose presser foot.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Reset needle.
Reset presser foot.

Bunching of Thread

Upper and lower threads not drawn back
under presser foot before starting seam.

When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and

back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches are
formed.

Puckering

Incorrect thread tension.

Ijcing two diff6f€nt si

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Bent or blunt needle.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric too sheer or too soft.

Reset thread tension.

Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind,

insert new needle.
Reset presser foot.

Use underlay of tissue paper.

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