Kenmore 385.15512 Selecting Needle and Fabric, Green 110, For Special Finish Topstitching

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 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 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

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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

12 (85)

Light

Sole, Taffeta, Satin,

Silk

Surah,

Satin-backed

Crepe,

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,

Red

14

(90)

Medium

Felt, Terry,

Burlap,

Quilted

Fabrics

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch

Velour,

Terry,

Ball Point

14 (90)

Stretch

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

t6

(100)

Canvas,

Duck,

Upholstery

Fabrics

Green

18

(110)

Topstitching

for

Special

Finish

Topstitching

11

(75)

14

(90)

14