Selecting Needle And Thread - Kenmore 385.18630 Owner's Manual

Selecting Needle and Thread
For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweightfabrics so
the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle
thread.
In the needle set there is one each of size 11, 14, 16, 18 and a blue needle. Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped
stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip effectively pierces dense fabrics such
as denim and canvas. For topstitching,a special topstitchingneedle with a larger eye accommodates heavier weight
thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede allowing the thread to follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequent_ for rough or blunttips. Snags and runs in knits,fine silks and silk-like fabrics are
permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistentin thickness.
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WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Sole, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine,
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Orange
Blue
Blue
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Red
Ball Point
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11(75)
11(75)
12 (80) ........
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (100)
Purple 16 (100)
Wedge Point Leather
Green
Topstitching
16 (100)
18(110)
11 (75)
14 (90)
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