Choose Your Needle and Thread
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 lightwelght fabrics
Red (14) ......... for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics
Purple (16) ....... for medium*heavy weight and decoratwe
topsI_tching on these fabric_
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstitching thread,)
Green f18) ..... for heavy weight fabrics and decorattve
topst_tch_ng on these fabrics
Specialty needles are also available.
Denim Needle ......... for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or
can vas.
Topstitchmg Needle • , its larger eye will hold heavier thread.
Leather Needle ...... punches ttny holes in leather and suede.
When buy=rig needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the
_ength and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle wi|l
skip stitches or break.
,_ 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 silk4ike fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent in thickness.
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