Kenmore 385.19365 - Manual (Page 39)

Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing use needle size 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 needles case there is one each of size 11,14,16,18 and blue needle. Use a 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 is used to effectively
pierce dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitchlng needle with a larger
eye accommodates heavier weight thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede allowing
the thread to follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and slikdike fabrics
are permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.
" WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SiZ!E
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace,
Organdy, Organdy, Net, Tulle Universal
Ball point 9 (65)
9(65)
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk,
Crepe de Chine, Sheer Crepe,
Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Chailis, Percale, Wool
Crepe, Peau de Soie, Taffeta, Satin,
Siik Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Blue
Orange 11 (75)
12(80)
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear,
Tricot
Blue
Bali point 11 (75)
11 (75)
L.0HÌlisr(i 3uGci© Wedge point leather 11 (76)
Medium
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin,
Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broad­
cloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Feit,
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Red 14(80)
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural)
Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits Ball point 14(90)
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge point leather 14(80)
Heavy
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim 16(100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating,
Fake Fur, Drapery Fabrics
Purple 16(100)
Leather, Suede Wedge point leather 16(100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18(110)
Topstitchlng for Special Finish
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Topstitching
11(75)
14 (90)
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