Sears KENMORE 385.128418 - Manual (Page 11)

Choose Your Needle and Thread
SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Your choice of neadie and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.
In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles;
Blue {11). , ... ...................... for stretch fabrics
Orange (11) for lightweight fabrics
Red ( 1 4 ) , for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics
Purple (16) . . . . for medium-heavy weight 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
Denim Needle
Topstitching Needle
Leather Needle . , .
. for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or
canvas.
.- its larger eye will hold heavier thread.
, punches tiny holes in leather and suede.
When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the
length and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will
skip stitches or break.
» Check Your 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.