Selecting Needle Andfabric - Sears Kenmore 385.19110 Manual De Instrucciones

Selecting Needle andFabric
For g eneral sewing use needle size 11 or14. A fine thread a nd needte shoutd beused forsewing lightweight
fabrics sothe fabric w ilt n ot b emarred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large e nough topierce t he fabric
without fraying theneedte thread.
inthe needles case there isone each ofsize 11, 1 4, 1 6, 1 8and blue needle. Use ablue needle toeliminate
skipped stitches when s ewing knits a nd synthetic fabrics.
Speciat needles shoutd beused oncertain fabrics. Adenim needte with asharp _ i i : sed toeffectively
pierce d ense f abrics such asdenim and canvas. For t opstitching, aspe£iat topstiti _needte with atarger
eye accommodates heavier weight thread. Leather needtes punch S m_ii hgJes inI_ and suede a ltowing
thethread tofollow through thehole. ....
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Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs
Sii £d
silk-like fabrics
are permanent and are often caused by damaged needIg_: : .....
Atways purchase a good quality thread. It should be str# _ i6: _ consisi_ ::ii i ness.
TYP_ NEEDLE. _EEDLE SIZE
WEIGHT FABRIC
Very Light
......... _ amb dkerchie_ i _:_
Light ............ _ repe, Pea _ _ Taff_ia, Satin,
Silk Surah, Saii_ 6_d
Swimwear,
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin,
Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broad-
cloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Medium Double Knits, (synthetic and natural)
Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating,
Fake Fur, Drapery Fabrics
Heavy
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Orange
...... 9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
12 (80)
Blue 11 (75)
Ball point 11 (75)
Wedge point leather 11 (75)
Red 14 (90)
Batl point 14 (90)
Wedge point leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (100)
Purple 16 (100)
Wedge point leather 16 (100)
Green 18 (110)
11 (75)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching
14 (90)
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