Sears 385. 1264180 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Adjust the Top Thread Tension i
Top side of fabric
thread
Setting mark
Loose__
Tighten
For Straight Stitch
The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of
fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.
if you look at the stitch, front and back, you wiJl notice that there are no
gaps. that each stitch _ssmooth and even.
When adjusting top thread tens,on, the higher the number, the t=ghter the top
thread.
Choose the Correct Tension:
The best tension will depend on;
the stiffness and thickness of the fabric
the number of fabric layers
the type of stitch
The top thread
_stoo _oose.
Top side
of fabric
The top thread
appears on the
underside of the
fabric.
Tension is too loose:
The top thread shows through the
bottom of the fabric. The bottom side
of the stitch will feet bumpy.
f
The top thread
is too tight
The bobbin thread
appears on tile
upper surface ot tile
fabric.
Tension _s too t_ght:
The bobbin thread will come through
the top of the fabric. The top side of
the stitch will feel bumpy.
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