Selecting Needle And Thread - Sears Kenmore 385.18330 Manual De Instrucciones

Selecting Needle and Thread
For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so
the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle
thread.
In the needle set there is one each of size 1t, 14, 16, 18 and a blue needle. Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped
stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics
Special needles should be used on certain fabric& A denim needle with a sharp tip effectively pierces dense fabrics such
as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitching needle with a larger eye accommodates heavier weight
thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede allowing the thread to follow through the hole_
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips,. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk4ike fabrics are
permanent and are often caused by damaged needles°
Always purchase a good quality thread, It should be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.,
WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Universal 9 (65)
Very Light Net, Tulle Bal! Point 9 (65)
11 (75)
Light
Medium
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Sole, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine,
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Orange
Blue
Blue
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Red
Ball Point
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
1t (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge Point Leather
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Furl ............... Purple .......... 16 i"lOO)
Heavy Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 11 (75)
14 (90)
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