Kenmore 17922 - Manual (Page 17)

I ACCESSORIES!
NEEDLES
Use KENMORE needles. The size of the
needle should conform with the size of the
thread and both should be suitable to the
fabric. Kenmore needles are color-coded by
size for your convenience (See chart on
facing page).
Never use a bent needle or one with a dull
point.
If you do not have a Kenmore needle, please
use this illustration to be sure your needle is
the right size. Distance from top of needle to
needlehole should be this exact length.
You will find among your accessories a
• Q NEEDLE".- with blue shank. This special
needle is to be used when sewing knits and
certain difficult synthetic fabrics. If you
experience skipped stitches in any of your
sewing, use
q needle "- and "Q FOOT"..
NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
FABRIC
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
THREAD SIZE
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
LIGHTWEIGHT: Batiste, Dimitv,
Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys,
Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe,
Taffeta, Voile, Organdy
9 BROWN
or
11 ORANGE
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
12 stitches
per inch
MEDIUMWEIGHT: Cotton,
Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique, Seersucker,
Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,
Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather
14 RED
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
10 to 12 stitches
per inch
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvets, Leather
14 RED
or
16 PURPLE
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Silk A
8 to 10 stitches
per inch
HEAVYWEIGHT: Coatings,
Upholstery, Cotton Duck,
Heavy Twills, Canvas 18 GREEN
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Heavy-Duty Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
8 stitches
per inch
Decorative top-stitching on all
types of fabric
16 PURPLE
18 GREEN
or
Q-BLUE
Buttonhole Twist
6 stitches
per inch
Synthetic Knits and Stretch:
Polyester Double Knits, Nylon
Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,
Spandex, Ciré Tricot
Q BLUE
with
"QFOOT"
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
10 for Regular
or
6 for Stretch
Stitches
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