Sears 385.12912, 385.12916 1175, Selecting Needle and Thread, Weight, Fabric Type Needle

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 wil! 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 1t, 14, 16, 18 and a bkJe 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

Very Light

Light

Medium

Heavy

	FABRIC				TYPE	OF NEEDLE
Chiffon,	Georgette, Fine		Lace, Organdy, Organdy		Universal
Net, Tulle					Ball Point
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,					Orange
Sheer Crepe, Chambray,			Handkerchief	Linen,	Blue
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Sole, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot					Blue
					Ball Point
Leather,	Suede				Wedge	Point Leather
Flannel, Velour, 'velvet,Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth,		Linen, Chintz,		Gabardine,	Red
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,					Ball Point
Stretch	Terry,
Sweater	Knits
Leather,	Vinyl, Suede				Wedge Point Leather
Denim,	Sailcloth, Ticking				Denim
Double	Faced Wool, Heavy Coating,			Fake Fur,	Purple
Drapery	Fabrics
Leather,	Suede				Wedge	Point Leather
Canvas,	Duck, Upholstery		Fabrics		Green
Topstitching for Special		Finish			Topstitching

NEEDLE SiZE

9(65) g (65)

11(75)

11(75)

12(85)

11(75)

1I (75)

11(75)

14 (90)

14 (90)

14 (90) !6 (100) 16 (100)

16(100)

18(110)

11(75)

14 (90)

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