Selecting Needle And Fabric - Sears Kenmore 385.16520000 Manual De Instrucciones

Selecting Needle and Fabric
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 t 1, 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 fabrics.. 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 silk-like 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 NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
Very Light 9 (65)
Light
Medium
FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Universal
Net, Tulle Ball Point
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Orange
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Blue
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Sole,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Qiana
Blue
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot Ball Point
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
Red
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
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Ball Point
14 (90)
14 (90)
Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (100)
Purple 16 (100)
Heavy
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
11 (75)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 14 (90)
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