Selecting Needle And Fabric - Kenmore 385.15518000 Owner's Manual

Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle 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 needle set there is one each of size 1 1, 14, 16, t8 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 fabric& 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
threa& 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
Universal
Very Light Ball Point
Light
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
Orange
Blue
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
Medium
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
11 (75)
Ball Point 11 (75)
Wedge Point Leather 11 (75)
Red 14 (90)
Ball Point 14 (90)
Wedge Point Leather t4 (90)
Denim 16 (100)
Purple 16 (100)
Blue
Heavy
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
11(75)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching
14 (90)
14