Kenmore 19110 Owners Manual - Page 33

Selecting Needle and Fabric For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. Afine 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 needles case there is one each of size 11, 14, 16, 18 and blue needle. Use lue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics. Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a shar to effectively pierce dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a with a larger eye accommodates heavier weight thread. Leather needles punch and suede allowing the thread to follow through the hole. Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs d silk-like fabrics are permanent and are often caused by damaged needl( Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be WEIGHT Very Light Light FABRIC TYP_ _ NEEDLE Batiste ii_ Lawn Pure ....C...r.e..p. e_ _ he, Sheer hamb_ _ndkerchie_ _, i .._..r.e. pe, Pe_ Silk Su_h S Crep i_na i:_i ia, Satin, .... Singi:: : its, Jersey, Swimwear, ' Eeather, Suede Orange Blue Ball point Wedge point leather Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Red Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics _EEDLE SIZE 9 (65) 9 (65) 11 (75) 12 (80) 11 (75) 11 (75) 11 (75) 14 (90) Medium Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits Leather, Vinyl, Suede Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Heavy Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Drapery Fabrics Leather, Suede Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Topstitching for Special Finish Ball point Wedge point leather Denim Purple Wedge point leather Green Topstitching 14 (90) 14 (90) 16 (100) 16 (100) 16 (100) 18 (110) 11 (75) 14 (90) J