Accessories Needles, Placement Of Needle - Kenmore 17920 Owner's Manual

==ACCESSORIES II II I
NEEDLES
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Use KENMORE needles. The size of the
needle should conform with the size of the
thread and both should be suitable to the
fabric. Kenmore needles are color-coded by
size for your convenience (See chart on
facing page).
Never use a bent needle or one with a dull
point.
If you do not have a Kenmore needle, please
use this illustration to be sure your needle is
the right size.' Distance from top of needle to
needlehole should be this exact length.
You will find among your accessories a
"Q ,NEEDLE",. with blue shank. This special
needle is to be used when sewing knits and
certain difficult synthetic fabrics. If you
experience skipped stitches in any of your
sewing, use "'O NEEDLE",. and "'Q FOOT",..
NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
FABRIC
LIGHTWEIGHT: Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys,
Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe,
Taffeta, Voile, Organdy
MEDIUMWEIGHT: Cotton,
Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique, Seersucker,
Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,
Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvets, Leather
HEAVYWEIGHT: Coatings,
Upholstery, Cotton Duck,
Heavy Twills. Canvas
Decorative top-stitching on sll
types of fabric
Synthetic Knits and Stretclh:
Polyester Double Knits. Nylon
Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,
Spandex. tire Tricot
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
9- BROWN
or
11-ORANGE
14-RED
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
or
Q-BLUE
THREAD SIZE
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Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
FineiMercerized Cotton
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Silk A
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Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Heavy-Duty Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
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Buttonhole Twist
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
12 stitches
per inch
10 to 12 stitches
per inch
8 to 10 stitches
per inch
8 stitches
per inch
Q-BLUE
with
"'Q FOOT ....
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
6 stitches
per inch
10 for Regular
or
6 for Stretch
Stitches
16