Kenmore SWA/RS 14501 User Manual
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Tips on Sewing Different Fabrics
The chart below provides many details but
you'll also want to remember...
* Soft or fine fabrics may require a backing or
interfacing of paper, especially where
stitches are close together.
* When sewing knits use a strong, fine thread
together with "Q NEEDLE"
tm
.
* When working on tweed or other multi
colored bulky fabrics, use one color thread
in the bobbin, another on the top. (Great
for repairs —the "patch" practically dis
appears.)
FABRICS
USEFUL STITCHES TO USE
SPECIAL NOTIONS TO USE
NYLON TRICOT
Serging stretch
Overcast stretch
Overlock stretch
Elastic edge stretch
Elastic stretch (for sewing
on elastic)
Blind hem
Three-step zigzag
"Q NEEDLE" TM
Polyester, nylon or
dacron core thread
"Q FOOT"
tm
*
TERRY CLOTH OR
REGULAR CORDUROY
Simple zigzag
Three-step zigzag
Mercerized thread
Size 14 needle
TERRY CLOTH
STRETCH
Simple zigzag
Three-step zigzag
Overcast stretch
Serging stretch
Elastic edge stretch
Mercerized thread
Polyester, nylon or
dacron core thread
"Q NEEDLE" TM
"QFOOT"
tm
*
LEATHER
Straight or simple zigzag
Mercerized or silk thread
Size 14 needle
Even feed foot*
STRETCH KNITS FOR
SWIMWEAR AND SKI
WEAR OR GIRDLES
Serging stretch
Overcast stretch
Elastic edge stretch
Elastic stretch
Three-step zigzag
Polyester, nylon or
dacron core thread
"Q NEEDLE"
tm
"QFOOT"
tm
*
Lace seam tape
Pre-shrunk zippers
' See the optional accessories on page 6.
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