Kenmore 19501 - Manual (Page 17)

SECTION 2.;- PREPARE YOUR MACMiNE FÜR SEWING :
Choose Your Needle and Thread
Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.
In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles.
Blue 111) . . . . . , - tor stretch fabrics
Orange ill) . for lightweight fabrics
Red ¡14) . , . - . . for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics
Purple (16) for medium-heavy weight and decorative
topstitching on these fabrics
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstitching thread,)
Green (18) . . . . for heavy weight fabrics and decorative
topstitching on these fabrics
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Specialty needles are also available.
Denim Needle . . . . for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or
canvas.
- . its larger eye will hold heavier thread.
. punches tiny holes in leather and suede. Topstitching Needle
Leather Needle. .
When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the
length and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will
skip stitches or break.
• Check Your Needle
1. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needie can cause permanent snags or runs m knits, fine siiks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent in thickness.
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