Sears KENMORE 385.1915 - Manual (Page 19)

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
« Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
FABRIC
Ugtiiweight;
Batiste. Dìmity. Chiffon,
Siiks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepa, Taffetà, Volte.
Organdv
WlEdiutn yUsight:
Cotton, Cotton Blends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, PitiUE,
Seersucker, Satin. Knits,
Suitings, Linen.
Wool Crepe, Leather
iWedlum Haauy Weight:
Cordurov, Denim, Wool,
Saiidoth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvets,
Leather
Heavy Weight:
Coatings, Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
Decorative top-stitching
on all types of fabric
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester Double Knits,
Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Gire Tricot
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
11 -ORANGE
14-RED
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
16-PURPLE
IS-GREEN
11-STRETCH
FABRIC NEEDLE-
BLUE
THREAD SIZE
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/Cetton
Wrap
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Polyester Core/Gotton
Wrap
Silk A
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
Buttonhole Twist
{Use as top thread only)
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
2.0
{12 stitches per
inch)
2.Q-2.5
no ~ 12 stitches
per inch)
2.5 ~ 3,0
fS ~ 10 stitches
per inch)
3.0
is stitches per
inch)
4,0 ~ 4.5
{4 — S stitches per
inch)
2.0 ~ 2.5
ilO ~ 12 stitches
per inch)
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NOTE; Raise the needle bar to its highest position
by pressing the Up/Down Needle Position
Button;
1. Loosen the needle damp screw by turning it
toward you.
2. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
3. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp
With the flat side away from you.
4. Push the needle up as far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with
the large screwdriver from your accessory box.
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