Kenmore 385.162213 18lOO 1811o, Selecting Needle and Fabric, Weight, TYPE OF NEEDLE Universal

Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes tl 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 1'1,14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle [.lee the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabric&

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

Very Light

Light

Medium

FABRIC

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Net, Tulle

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

TYPE OF NEEDLE

Universal

Ball Point

Orange

Blue

Blue

BallPoint

Wedge Point Leather

Red

Ball Point

NEEDLE SIZE

9(65)

9(65)

11(75)

11(75)

12(80)

11(75)

11(75)

11(75)

14 (90)

14 (90)

	Leather,	Vinyl, Suede	Wedge Point Leather
	Denim,	Sailcloth, Ticking	Denim
	Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,		Purple
Heavy	Drapery	Fabrics
	Leather,	Suede	Wedge Point Leather
	Canvas,	Duck, Upholstery Fabrics	Green
All	Topstitching for Special Finish		Topstitching

14 (90)

16(100)

16(100)

18(lOO)

18(11o)

11(75)

14(90)

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