Kenmore Sewing Machine - Manual (Page 20)

Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are
sewing.
In the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded
ne^ites;
Bfue(11).................. for stretch fabrics.
Orange (11)..................... for lightweight fabrics.
Red (14)..................... ......for medium or medium-heavy weight
furies.
Purple (16)....................... for medium-heavy weight fabrics and
decorative topstitching on these fabrics.
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstitching thread.)
Green (18)....................... for heavyweight fabrics and decorative
top-stitching on these fabrics.
Kenmore replacement needles are available at your nearest Sears
store.
* Check the Needle
1. Look for a barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits,
fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be
strong, smooth and consistent In thickness.
FABRIC
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
THREAD SIZE
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
Lightweight;
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,
Organdy
11-ORANGE
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
2
(12 stitches per
nch)
Medium Weight:
Cotton, Cotton Blend,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker Satin, Knit,
Suiting^, Linen,
WooiCrape, Leather
14-RED
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2-2.5
(1012 stitches
per inch)
Medium Heavyweight:
Corduroy, Denim, W ool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvet.
Leather
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-duty
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2-3
(8-10 stitches
per inch)
Heavyweight;
Coating, Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
18-GREEN
Heavy-duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
3
(8 stitches per
inch)
Decorative top-stitching
on all types of fabric
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
Buttonhole Twist
(Use as top thread only)
3-4
(6-8 stitches
per inch)
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester Double Knit,
Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Gire Tricot
11-BLUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton 2-2.S
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
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