Selecting needle and fabric – Kenmore 385.15512 User Manual
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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing use needle size 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
vyithout fraying the needle thread.
In the needle set there is one each of size 11,14,16,18 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 siikdike 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
NEEDLE SIZE
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net. Tulle
Universal
Ball Point
9(65)
9 (65)
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Soie. Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah. Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Orange
Blue
11 (75)
11(75)
12 (85)
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Blue
Ball Point
11 (75)
11 (75)
Leather, Suede
Wedge Point Leather
11 (75)
Medium
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine,
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Red
14(90)
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Ball Point
14(90)
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Wedge Point Leather
14(90)
Heavy
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Denim
16 (100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Purple
16(100)
Leather, Suede
Wedge Point Leather
16(100)
Canvas, Duck. Upholstery Fabrics
Green
18(110)
Topstitching for Special Finish
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Topstitching
11 (75)
14(90) ^
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