Choose Your Needle And Thread; Check Your Needle - Kenmore 19501 Owner's Manual

Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.
Specialty needles are also available.
In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles:
Denim Needle...........for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or
Blue (11) ...........
for stretch fabrics
canvas.
Orange (11 )...........for lightweight fabrics
Topstitching Needle
.....
its larger eye will hold heavier thread.
Red (14). .. .. .. .. .. .. for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics Leather Needle .. .. .. ... punches tiny holes in leather and suede.
Purple (16) .. .. .. .. ... for medium-heavy weight and decorative
topstitching on these fabrics
When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
length and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will
thicker topstitching thread.)
skip stitches or break.
Green (18) .......... for heavy weight fabrics and decorative
topstitching on these fabrics
9 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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