Needle, thread, fabric and stitch length chart – Kenmore SWA/RS 14501 User Manual
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Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart
Study this chart to help you select the correct
size needle to match your fabric and thread
size.
FABRIC
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
THREAD SIZE
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
LIGHTWEIGHT; Batiste, Dimity,
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, W ool,
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
0-BLUE
Buttonhole Twist
6 stitches
per inch
Synthetic Knits and Stretch:
Polyester Double Knits, Nylon
Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,
Spandex, Ciré Tricot
BALL POINT
9 BROWN
11-ORANGE
14-RED
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Mercerized Cotton
10 for Regular
or
6 to 12 Stretch
Stitches
Extra Thin Synthetic Knits
and Stretch
Q-BLUE
with
"Q FOOT"™
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
10 for Regular
or
6 to 12 Stretch
Stitches
14