19_20 Stitch Selector - Kenmore 385.17724 Owner's Manual

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 th_s appearance, adjust your top
tension.
Top tension Top tension
Too Tight Too Loose
Top side ot Fabric Top s_de of Fabric
1
t
i!:
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Tight:
-- Corner o| each
zigzag will pull
together on the
top side of Tabrics.
Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose:
-- The
top thread
will loop through
bottom s_de o¢
labrlc and will be
pulled almost
together.
Top s_de of Fabric
Bottom side of Fabric
Just Right:
Mlmm_ze the amount
ot top thread vlsible on
the bottom side ot
labrtc without causing
excessive puckering or
causing #In bobbin
thread to show on the
top side. Results vary
with fabric, t_}read and
sewmg condition&
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Red
indicator
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 fabr:ic 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 .......
e Green .........
o Blue .........
a Yellow'. ........
Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches
Geometric Decorative Stitches
Buift-in Buttonhole Making
Stretch Stitches
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