Selecting Needle And Thread - Kenmore 385.17324 Owner's Manual

Selecting Needle and Thread
For general sewing use needle size tl or !4. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so
the fabric will not be marredr 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, t 8 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 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 hote_
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, tt should be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness..
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
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
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Orange
Blue
Blue
Bal! Point
Wedge Point Leather
Red
Ball Point
!
Wedge Point Leather
Denim
Purple
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11(75)
11 (75)
t2 (85)
11(75)
11 (75)
11(75)
14(90)
14(90)
14(90)
t6 (lo0)
16 (100)
Denim, Sailcloth, t3cking
Double"Faced Wool, Heavy C'o'aiing, Fake Fur,
Heavy Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede ..... Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
....... Canvas, Duck, Upho!s!.ery Fabrics Green 18 ........ (110)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 11 (75)
14 (90)
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