Checkthe Needle - Kenmore 385. 17922 Owner's Manual

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Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.
In the needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles:
Blue (11 ) ......... for stretch fabncs
Orange (11 ) ........ for lightweight fabrics
Red (14) ......... for medium or medium-heavy wmght fabrics
Purple (16) ........ for medium-heavy weight and decorative
topst_tching on these fabrics
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstttchmg thread.)
Green (18} ..... for heavy weight fabrics and decorat}ve top-
stitching on these fabncs
• Check the Needle
_. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in kmts, fine silks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread, tt should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent zn thickness.
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