Selecting Needle And Thread - Kenmore 385. 19000 Owner's Manual

Selecting Needle and Thread
For general sewing use needle size llor 14. A fine thread and needie should be used for sewing lightweight
fabrics 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 needles case there is one each of size 11, 14, 16, 18 and blue needle. Use a blue needle to eliminate skipped
stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denin_ needle with a sharp tip is used to effectively pierce dense
fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitching needle 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 frequently for rough or blunt tips. 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 consistent in thickness.
WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE -_
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Universal 9 (65)
Very Light Net, Tulle Ball Point 9 (65)
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Blue 11 (75)
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Orange 11 (75)
Light Sole, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed 12 (80)
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot Blue 11 (75)
Ball Point 11 (75)
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 11 (75)
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Red 14 (90)
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Medium Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Ball Point 14 (90)
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim 16 (100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Purple 16 (100)
Heavy Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 11 (75)
,. 14 (90) ._
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