Sears 385.12514 - Manual (Page 10)

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE machíne FOfì SEWING
Fabric, Needie, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
sewing.
!n the needle envelope, you will find the lollowing color-coded
needles:
Blue (11).........................ior stretch fabrics.
Orange (11) > ■ *........... lor lightweight fabrics.
Red (14)
tor medium or medium-heavy weight
fabrics.
Purple (16) .................tor medium-heavy weight fabrics and
decorative topstitching on these
fabrics. {This needie has a larger
thread hole tor thicker topstitching
thread.)
Green (18)................ lor heavy weight fabrics and decora
tive top-stitching on these tabrics.
Replacement Kenmore needles are available at your nearest
Sears store.
• Check the Needle
1. Look tor a barbed or blunt point,
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs tn
knits, fine silks and silk-like tabrics.
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
Lightweighi:
Baiisle, Dimity. Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace. Organza.
Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,
Organdy
11-ORANGE
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized Colton
Silk A
2
(12 stitches per
inch)
Medium weight;
Cotton, Cotton Blend,
Percale. Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker Satin, Knit,
Suitings. Linen,
Wool Crepe. Leather
14-RED
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/CoMon
Wrap
Silk A
2—2.5
(1012 stitches
per inch)
Medium Heavy weight:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailclofh, Wool Flannel.
Gabardine, 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
Twrils, Canvas
13-GREEN
Heavy-duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
3
(8 stitches per
inch)
Decorative top-stitching
on all types of fabric 16-PURPLE
1S-GREEK
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)