Kenmore 385.12514 User Manual

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
For Zigzag Stitch
In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of
labric and the top threads wifi show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor
the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top tension.
Top tension Top tension
Too Tight Too Loose
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Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight:
--Corner ot each z_g
zag will pull together
on the top side ot
fabrics
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Top side of Fabric
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Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose:
--The top thread will
loop through bottom
side ol fabric and
will be pulled almost
together.
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Just Right
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Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabnc
Just Right:
Minimize the amount ol
top thread visible on
the bottom side o_
|abnc without causing
excessive puckering or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing conditions.
Reverse Stitch Control
To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewtng.
Release to sew torward again.

Kenmore 385.12514 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	385.12514
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English