Sears 385.17724 - Manual (Page 23)

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHiNE FOR SEWING
Stitch Selector
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 on the bottom side. See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top
tension.
Top tension
Too Tight
Too Tight:
Comer oi each
zigzag will puli
together on the
top side of fabrics.
Top tension
Too Loose
■N
Too Loose;
The lop thread
will loop through
bottom
side oi
labric and will be
pulled almost
togslher.
Just Right
J
Bottom side oi Fabric
Just Right;
Minimize the amount
oi lop thread visible on
the
bottom side ol
tabnc without causing
excessive puckering or
causing
the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with tabnc, thread and
sewing conditions.
The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select.
Simply turn this control until the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicator
on the stitch indicator panel. The bottom row of stitches is selected when the
stitch length control is set at the stretch stitch position.
NOTE. To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out of
fabric when selecting a stitch.
Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommend setting zones at the stitch lengtli
control.
ZONES
o Orange .
e Green , .
e Blue - . .
o Yellow .
Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches
Geometric Decorative Stitches
Built-in Buttonhole Making
Stretch Stitches
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