Kenmore 18221 Owners Manual - Page 42

Tension is too loose f _1_Needle thread (Top thread) {2_ Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) _3_To tighten tension _4_Right side (Top side) of fabric ,_5_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension. Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric. See the illustrations for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension. • Correct tension f.- _i_ Right side (Top side) of fabric (1",, \.J (2) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric without causing excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric. Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions. J Tension is too tight _, Right side (Top side) of fabric ,,2)Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric ? '\ j f The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric. J Tension is too loose f \ f'__'X!_R,' ight side (Top side) of fabric ,_2_W, rong side (Bottom side) of fabric The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong side of the fabric. J 3O