Selecting needle and fabric – Kenmore 385.16231 User Manual
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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 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 efiminate 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 hoie
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt lips. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-iike 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
TYPE OF NEEDLE
A
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net. Tuiie
Universal
Ball Point
9(65)
9(65)
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Ghambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Qiana
OrBng0
Blue
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Blue
Ball Point
11 (75)
11 (75)
Leather, Suede
Wedge Point Leather
11 (75)
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,
Terry, Buriap, Quilted Fabrics
Red
14 (90)
Medium
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Bail Point
14(90)
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Wedge Point Leather
14(90)
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Denim
16 (100)
Heavy
Double Faced Woof, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Purple
16 (100)
L.03tli0ri Su0ci0
Wedge Point Leather
16(100)
Canvas, Duck, Uphoistery Fabrics
Green
18 (110)
All
V
Topstitching for Special Finish
Topstitching
11 (75)
14 (90)
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