Kenmore 19502 Owner's Manual page 17

Choose Your Needle and Thread
Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.
In your needle case, you will find the fallowing color-coded needles:
Blue (1 1 ) ........... for stretch fabrics
Orange (11) .......... for lightweight fabrics
Red 114) ............ for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics
Purple (16) .......... for medium-heavy weight and decorative
topstitching on these fabrics
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstitchin 9 thread.)
Green (18) .......... for heavy weight fabrics and decorative
topstitching on these fabrics
Specialty needles are also available.
Denim Needle ......... for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or
canvas.
Topstitching Needle ..... its larger eye will hold heavier thread.
Leather Needle ......... punches tiny holes in leather and suede.
When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the
length and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will
skid stitches or break.
• Check Your Needle
1. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent in thickness.
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