Kenmore 385.115518 User Manual
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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 (11).............................. for stretch fabrics
Orange (11)..........................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 top
stitching on these fabrics
1.
Look for 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.
• Check Your Needle