Kenmore 385. 17622 - Manual (Page 10)

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are
sewing.
In the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded
needles:
Blue (11) ........................... for stretch fabrics.
Orange (11)........................for lightweight fabrics.
Red (14).............................for medium or medium-heavy
weight fabrics.
Purple (16)......................... for medium-heavy weight fabrics
and decorative topstitching on these
fabrics. (This needle has a larger
thread hole for thicker topstitching
thread.)
Green (18) .........................for heavy weight fabrics and
decorative top-stitching on these
fabrics.
Replacement Kenmore needles are available at your nearest Sears
store.
• Check the Needle
1. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in
knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and
be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.
FABRIC
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
THREAD SIZE
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Siiks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,
Organdy
11-ORANGE
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
2
(12 stitches per
inch)
Medium Weight:
Cotton, Cotton Biend,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker, Satin, Knit,
Suitings, Linen,
Wooi Crepe, Leather
14-RED
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2-2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
Medium Heavy Weight:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
GabanJine, Velvet,
Leather
14- red
or
16-PURPLE
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2-3
(8-10 stitches
per inch)
Heavy Weight:
Coating, Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
18-GREEN
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A 3
(8 stitches per
inch)
Decorative top-stitching
on aN types of fabric 16-PURPLE
18-GBEEN
Buttonhole Twist
(Use as top thread only)
3-4
(6-8 stitches
per inch)
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester Double Knit,
Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Ciré Tricot
11-BLUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton 2-2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
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