Kenmore 200, 519, 38, 010 Selecting Needle and Fabric, Weight Fabric Type Needle Needle Size

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Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes 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 sizes 11, 14, 16, and 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

 

 

FABRIC

 

 

TYPE

OF NEEDLE

NEEDLE SIZE

 

Chiffon,

Georgette,

Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy

Universal

9 (65)

Very Light

Net, Tulle

 

 

 

 

Ball Point

9 (65)

 

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,

Orange

 

11

(75)

 

Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief

Linen,

Blue

 

11

(75)

 

Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe,

Peau de Soie,

 

 

12

(80)

 

Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,

 

 

 

 

Light

Qiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot

 

Blue

 

11

(75)

 

 

Ball Point

11

(75)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather,

Suede

 

 

 

 

Wedge

Point Leather

11

(75)

 

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,

 

 

 

 

 

Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,

Red

 

14 (90)

 

Terry, Burlap, Quilted

Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

Double

Knits, (synthetic and natural)

Stretch

 

 

 

 

 

Velour,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stretch

Terry,

 

 

 

 

Ball Point

14

(90)

 

Sweater

Knits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather,

Vinyl,

Suede

 

 

Wedge

Point Leather

14

(90)

 

Denim,

Sailcloth, Ticking

 

 

Denim

 

16

(100)

 

Double

Faced Wool,

Heavy Coating,

Fake Fur,

Purple

 

16

(100)

Heavy

Drapery

Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather,

Suede

 

 

 

 

Wedge

Point Leather

16

(100)

 

Canvas,

Duck,

Upholstery Fabrics

 

 

Green

 

18

(110)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

(75)

All

Topstitching for

Special Finish

 

 

Topstitching

14

(90)

12

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Contents Sears Roebuck Co., Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U.S.A Canada Inc., Toronto Ont I5SImportant Safety Instructions Sears Maintenance Agreement U.S.AMaster Protection Agreements Machine Specifications SpecificationTable of Contents Section VI. Embroidery Normal Maintenance Section I. Name of Parts Names of PartsAvailable Accessories and Attachments 993010900Connecting Machine to Power Supply Before UsingYour Sewing MachinePatterns 1, 2,6and7 i,j Reverse ButtonMachine Operating Buttons Start/stop Auto-lock ButtonPressure Dial Foot ControlOperation Instructions To Drop or Raise the Feed DogsExtension Table Detaching the tablePresser Foot Lifter Changing Needle Thread CuerChanging Presser Foot Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns Automatic buttonhole foot Foot R Presser Foot Types Zigzag foot Foot aStraight stitch foot Foot H Blind hem stitch foot Foot GPage Weight Fabric Type Needle Needle Size Selecting Needle and FabricHorizontal spool pin Spool pin Bobbin Winding Inserting the bobbin Threading the Machine Threading the machine Built-in needle threaderDrawing up bobbin thread Up/down needle button Visual Touch Screen Pattern Selection Utility StitchesMachine Settings Common set modeScreen Contrast Reset all to defaults Flag Mode-Language SelectionDesired language key Straight Stitch Securing seamChanging sewing direction Up/down needle button Quilting Needle plate guide lineTo sew from the edge of thick fabric Black button Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches Quilting with Walking FootTo attach the walking foot Walking foot Changing needle drop position j + key Changing stitch length j + keyPage Triple Stretch Variety Straight StitchesLocking Lock-a-matic StitchStretch Stitch Stitch pattern BastingZipper Sewing Stitch Stitch patternFabric preparation To sewManual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and f Length Stitch width adjusting keys Stitch length adjusting keysZigzag Stitch Changing stitch width +key Changing stitch length +keyAdjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch Overedge Stitch using zigzag stitch Variety Overcasting Stitches OveredgeMultiple Zigzag Stitch Serging DoubleShellTuck Blind Hem StitchRound end BH Various kinds of buttonholes and their usesSquare BH Rounded keyhole BHSquare Preparation for sewing GrooveIquare BH Now Sewing To repeart buttonhole sewingOefau Default Changing buttonhole widthChanging buttonhole stitch density Corded Buttonhole Stitch pattern To sew Button holder To adjust the evenness of darningDarning To sew a shorter darning Reverse button Required lengthTacking To sew the same size tackTo adjust the size of an eyelet EyeletTwin needle key Default keyCancel key Needle up/down keyDelete Key Program Key Press Key to program pattern combinationKeys Vertical mirror keyOne Cycle Pattern Sewing Elongation SewingProgramming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image Programming Pattern Combination Example pattern 28Programming French Knot Example Pattern 51, 39Combination Satin Stitch and Decorative Example Pattern To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern With Key Twin Needle SewingIndividual Pattern Adjustment Examplepatterns 28, 30Program Check Saving Opening File SavingAssigning a file name Opening a Saved File Deleting a Saved FileFont key When you press key, the font selection window European accented letters key@ Memory check key Editing a Monogram Inserting a Letter characterProgramming a Monogram Example Programming in block type Deleting a LetterGetting Ready to Sew Embroidery Embroidery Hoop FInstruction for template Stabilizer Types of StabilizerAdhesive iron-onstabilizer To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop To Attach the Embroidery Hoop To Attach Embroidery Foot PThread Holder Built-in Embroidery Designs Grid size Embroidery Mode SetEmbroidery maximum speed CenterlineEmbroidery Screen Stitch back/forward keys Og/ST keyStarting To Sew Embroidery Sewing ResultsFont key Monogram EmbroideryMonogram Selection Screen NumberlLetter key@ Letter size key File save keyColor change key Example 2-Letters without a crest Letter MonogramExample 2-Letters with a crest Making correctionsTo insert the ATA PC card ATA PC CardSelecting the Card Designs To eject the ATA PC cardPattern Selection Screen Connecting Reader/writerRS-232C cable RS-232C connector Reader/Writer Reader/writerMoving the Selected Design Edit ModePattern Selection Windows in the Edit Mode Selecting the Pattern on the Edit ScreenResizing the Selected Pattern Flipping the Selected PatternRotating the Selected Pattern Changing the Fabric and Thread ColorsFabric color change Thread Color change Ih ff Pattern Combination ExamplePage Sewing Results Blank SECTIONVll. Normal Maintenance s Replacing the Light BulbsCleaning the Hook Area Assembling the Hook RaceConventional Sewing Monogram BlockScript Built-in Embroidery Designs Built-in Embroidery Monogram GothicChelnham Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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