Replacing Needles; Fabric And Needle Chart - Janome Skyline S7 Instruction Book

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Fabric
Lawn
Georgette Silk #80-100
Fine Tricot Cotton #80-100
Organza Synthetic #80-100
Crepe
Sheeting
Silk #50
Jersey
Medium Cotton #50-80
Broadcloth
Synthetic #50-80
Fleece
Denim
Silk #30-50
Heavy Tweed
Cotton #40-50
weight Coating
Synthetic #40-50
Quilting
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).
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Thread Needle
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/75-14/90
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90-16/100

Replacing Needles

CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key
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Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
w Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
e Flat side
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly with a screwdriver.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
r Gap
Never use a blunt needle.

Fabric and Needle Chart

• For general sewing, use red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
fine fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both needle and
bobbin.
• Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch
fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.
• Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting
and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics
to prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on a small
piece of the same fabric you will use for actual
sewing.
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