Selecting Needle And Thread - Sears Kenmore 385.12618 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 11,14, 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 hoieo
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 thicknes&
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WEIGHT FABRIC NEEDLE SiZE
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy 9 (65)
Very Light Net, Tulle 9 (65)
Light
Medium
Heavy
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
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
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TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Bal! Point
Orange
Blue
Blue
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Red
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Denim
Purple
Wedge Point Leather
Green
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (85)
(75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14(90)
14 (90)
t 4 (90)
t6 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (t10)
1t (75)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching
14 (90)
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