Sears 385. 12714 Sewing Machine 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 fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the top
tension.
Top tension Top tension
Too Loose Just Right
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Too Tight
f
Top side of Fabric Top s_de of Fabric Top side of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric Bottom s_de of Fabric
Too Tight: Too Loose:
Corner ot each -- The top thread
zigzag will puff will loop through
together on the bottom side ot
top side of fabrics, fabric and will be
pulled almost
together.
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right:
Minimize the amount
ot top thread visible on
the bottom side ot
fabric without causing
excessive puckering or
causing the bobbin
thread to show on the
top s_de. Results vary
with fabric, thread and
sewing conditions.
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Reverse Stitch Control
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To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewi ng.
Release to sew torward again.