Selecting Needle And Fabric - Sears Kenmore 385.16221300 Manual De Instrucciones

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
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Orange
Blue
Blue
BallPoint
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
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Wedge Point Leather
Red
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Denim
Purple
Heavy
Wedge Point Leather
Green
All
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18(lOO)
18(11o)
11 (75)
14 (90)
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