Sears 385.1884180 - Manual (Page 23)

For Zigzag Stitch
!n the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wiil 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
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Top side of Fabric
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Bottom side ot Fabric
Too Tight:
----- Corner ot each
zigzag will pull
together on the
lop Side of fabrics.
Top tension
Too Loose
Too Loose;
The top thread
will ioop through
bottom Side oi
tabnc and will be
pylted
almost
together.
iust Right
Jyst Right:
Minimize the amount
of top thread visible on
the
bottom side ot
tabnc without causing
excessive puckering or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with tabnc, thread and
sewing conditions.
SECTiON 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Stitch Selector
The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select.
Simply Tjrn this control until the desired stitch is ittdlcated by the red indicator
an 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 length
control.
ZONES
o Orange . . , , , . . - Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches
o Green . . . . , , . ,, Geometric Decorative Stitches
. Blue . . . , , . . . . . Buiit-in Buttonhole Making
0 Yellow . , . . . , . Stretch Stitches
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