Sears KENMORE 385. 17928 - Manual (Page 17)

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING '
Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart • To Change the Needle
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,
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
16-PURPLE
18GREEN
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
18-GREEN
Buttonhole Twist
(Use as top thread only)
3-4
(6-8 stitches
per inch)
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester Double Knits,
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)
you.
1. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
toward you.
2. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
3. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp
with the flat side away from you.
4. Push the needle up as far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the
large screwdriver from your accessory storage
box.
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