Kenmore 14502 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart
Study this chart to help you select the correct
size needle to match your fabric and thread
size.
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FABRIC
LIGHTWEIGHT: Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys,
Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe,
Taffeta, Voile, Organdy
MEDIUMWEIGHT: Cotton,
Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique, Seersucker,
Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,
Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvets, Leather
HEAVYWEIGHT: Coatings,
Upholstery, Cotton Duck,
Heavy Twills, Canvas
Decorative top-stitching on all
types of fabric
Synthetic Knits and Stretch:
Polyester Double Knits, Nylon
Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,
Spandex, Cire Tricot
Extra Thin Synthetic Knits
and Stretch
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
9- BROWN
or
11-ORANGE
14-RED
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
or
Q-BLUE
BALL POINT
9-BROWN
11-ORANGE
14-RED
Q-BLUE
with
"Q FOOT" _M
THREAD SIZE
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Heavy-Duty Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
SilkA
ii,
Buttonhole Twist
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
12 stitches
per inch
10 to 12 stitches
per inch
8 to 10 stitches
per inch
8 stitches
per inch
6 stitches
per inch
10 for Regular
or
6 to 12 Stretch
Stitches
10 for Regular
or
6 to 12 Stretch
Stitches
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