Selecting Needle And Fabric - Kenmore 385.19005 Owner's Manual

Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or I4 A fine thread and needle should be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric wilt 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 1I, 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
needle&
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent
in thickness
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WEIGHT TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Universal 9 (65)
Very Light Ball Point 9 (65)
Light
Medium
FABRIC
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
Blue
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear; Tricot
Ball Point
Leather, Suede _ Wedge Point Leather
Red
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
Leatheq Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Ball Point
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (!00)
Purple 16 (100)
Heavy
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
All Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 11 (75)
14 (90)
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