Sears KENMORE 11682 - Manual (Page 11)

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are
sewing.
In your 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
Green (18) . . . . . . . . tor h<sawy wergn ts№ics and
decorative top-stitching on these
fabrics.
Replacement Kenmore needles are aviaiable at your nearest Sears
stores.
Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
FABRIC
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
THREAD SIZE
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, 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 Blends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker, Satin, Knits,
Vinyl Suitings, Linen,
Wool 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,
Gabardine, Velvets,
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:
Coatings, Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
18-GREEN
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
3
(8 stitches per
inch)
becorstive tching
on ail types of fabric 18-GREEN
BiiMOfthoi« Twist ^
(Use as top thread only) per inch)
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester Double Knits,
Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Cire Tricot
11-BLUE
{STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
2-2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
• 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.