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Tips on Sewing Different Fabrics

The chart below provides many details but

you'll also want to remember...

*Soft or fine fabrics may require a backing or interfacing of paper, especially where stitches are close together.

*When sewing knits use a strong, fine thread together with "Q NEEDLE"._.

*When working on tweed or other multi- colored bulky fabrics, use one color thread in the bobbin, another on the top. (Great

for repairs-the "patch" practically dis- appears.)

FABRICS

USEFUL

STITCHES TOUSE

SPECIAL

NOTIONS TO USE

 

Serging

stretch

 

 

 

Overcast

stretch

"Q NEEDLE" T.

 

Overlock

stretch

NYLON TRICOT

Polyester,

nylon or

Elastic edge stretch

 

dacron

core thread

 

Elastic stretch (for sewing

 

"Q FOOT"

T. *

on elastic) Blind hem Three-step zigzag

TERRY CLOTH OR Simple zigzag

REGULAR CORDUROY Three-step zigzag

 

 

 

Simple

zigzag

TERRY

CLOTH

 

Three-step zigzag

STRETCH

 

Overcast stretch

 

 

 

Serging

stretch

 

 

 

Elastic edge stretch

LEATHER

 

Straight

or simple zigzag

STRETCH

KNITS

FOR

Serging

stretch

SWlMWEAR

AND

SKI

Overcast stretch

WEAR OR GIRDLES

Elastic edge stretch

 

 

 

Elastic stretch

 

 

 

Three-step zigzag

Mercerized thread

Size 14 needle

Mercerized thread

Polyester, nylon or dacron core thread

"Q NEEDLE"T.

"Q FOOT" T. *

Mercerized or silk thread

Size 14 needle

Even feed foot*

Polyester, nylon or dacron core thread

"Q NEEDLE" T.

"Q FOOT" T. *

Lace seam tape

Pre-shrunk zippers

*See the optional accessories on page 6.

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Kenmore 14571, 14502, 14501, 14572, 14401, 12621, 10101, 11101, 12551 owner manual Tips on Sewing Different Fabrics

12551, 14501, 14571, 12621, 14401 specifications

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