Choose Your Needle andThread
Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing
in your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles:
Blue (11 ) ........... for stretch fabrics
Orange (11 ) ....... for lightweight fabrics
Red (14) ............ for reed;urn or medium-heavv weight fabrics
Purple (16} ........ for medium-heavv weight and decorative
topstitchmg on these fabrics
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstltching thread.)
Green (18) ....... for heavy weight fabrics and decorative top-
stitching on these fabrics
Replacement Kenmore needles are available at vour nearest Sears stores.
o Check Your Needle
1. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent in th=ckness.
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