Kenmore 19501 Owner's Manual page 17

Choose Your Needle and Thread
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Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sew=rig.
In your needle case, you wilt find the following color-coded needles:
Blue (1 1) ......... for stretch fabrics
Orange (11) .......... for HghtweJght fabrics
Red (14) ......... for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics
Purple (16) ........
Green (18) .........
for medium-heavy weight and decorative
topstitching on these fabrics
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstitchmg thread.)
for heavy weight fabrics and decorative
topstitchmg on these fabrics
Spemalty needles are also available.
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Denim Needle .......
Topstitching Needle ....
Leather Needle .....
for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or
canvas.
_ts larger eye will hold heavier thread.
punches troy holes in leather and suede.
When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the
]ength and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will
skJp stitches or break.
Check Your Needle
t. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs _n kmts, fine silks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread, tt should
resisttangling
and be strong,
smooth and consistent m thickness.
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