Selecting Needle And Fabric - Kenmore 385.19606 Owner's Manual

Selecting Needle and Fabric
Forgeneral sewing useneedle size11or 14.Aline thread andneedle shouldbeusedforsewinglightweight
fabrics so thefabricwill notbemarred. H eavy fabricsrequire a needle large enough to pierce thefabric
without f raying theneedle thread.
Intheneedles casethereis oneeachofsize11,14,16,18andblueneedle. U sea blueneedle toeliminate
skipped stitches whensewing knitsandsynthetic f abrics.
Special n eedles s houldbeusedoncertain fabrics. Adenim needle witha sharptipis usedto effectively
pierce dense fabrics suchas denim andcanvas. F ortopstitching, a special t opstitching n eedle witha larger
eyeaccommodates heavier w eight t hread. L eather n eedles p unch smallholes in leather a ndsuede allowing
thethread tofollowthrough thehole.
Check yourneedles f requently f orrough or blunttips.Snags andrunsin knits, f inesilksandsilk-like fabrics
arepermanent andareoftencaused bydamaged needles.
Always purchase a goodquality thread. I t should bestrong, s mooth andconsistent in thickness.
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WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Very Light Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Universal ' 9 (65)
Organdy, Organdy, 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 Orange 12 (80)
Light Crepe, Peau de Sole, Taffeta, Satin,
Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Blue 11 (75)
Tricot Ball point 11 (75)
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Leather, Suede Wedge point leather 11 (75)
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin,
Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broad-
cloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Red 14 (90)
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, Purple 16 (100)
Fake Fur, Drapery Fabrics
Heavy
Leather, Suede Wedge point leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
11 (75)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching
14 (90)
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