Kenmore 385.15212 - Selecting Needle and Fabric

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 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 needJes punch small holes in leather and suede, atlowing the thread to
follow through the hole_
Clneck your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged
needles
Always purchase good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent in
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WEIGHT
Very Light
FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
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
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Orange
Blue
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
Light
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot Blue tl (75)
Ball Point 11 (75)
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 11 (75)
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Red 14 (90)
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Medium
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Ball Point
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
14 (90)
Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (! 00)
Purple 16 (100)
Heavy
Wedge Point Leather
Green
Topstitching for Special Finish
All
Topstitching
16(1oo)
(11o)
1! (75)
14 (90)
16