Selecting Needle And Fabric - Kenmore 385.15208 Owner's Manual

Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needle sizes 1I 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 sizes 11, 14, 16, and 18, 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 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 NEEDLE SIZE
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy 9 (65)
Very Light 9 (65)
Light
Medium
Heaw
All
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Net, Tulle Ball Point
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Orange
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Blue
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Sole,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Qiana
11(75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
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
Blue
Ball Point
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75) Wedge Point Leather
Red 14 (90)
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Denim
Purple
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
I1 (75)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 14 (90)
14