Selecting The Correct Needle And Thread - ELNA 3210 Instruction Manual

Weight Fabric
Very Chiffon, Fine Lace,
Light Organdy
Light Batiste, Lawn, Crepe de
Chine, Challis
Handkerchief Linen,
Crepe, Taffeta, Satin
Single Knits, Jersey,
Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Medium Flannel, Velour, Velvet,
Velveteen, Corduroy,
Linen, Gabardine, Wool,
Terry, Burlap
Double Knits, Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Heavy Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim
Coating, Polar Fleece,
Drapery and Upholstery
Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Very Canvas, Duck,
Heavy Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special
Finish

Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread

There are many kinds of fabrics, threads and needles. It
is important to use the correct ones together.
Always purchase good quality thread. It should be strong,
smooth and even in thickness. Use the same thread for
needle and bobbin. Always test thread and needle size
on a scrap piece of fabric.
In general, fine threads (the larger the number, the finer
the thread) and needles (the smaller the number, the
finer the needle) are used for sewing lightweight fabrics
and heavier threads and larger needles are used for
sewing heavyweight fabrics. There are many specialty
needles available from your sewing machine dealer.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips.
Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are
permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.
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Needle
Needle Type
Size
Universal 9 (65)
Ball Point
9 (65)
Stretch
11 (75)
11 (75)
Universal
12 (80)
Stretch 11 (75)
11 (75)
Ball Point
Leather 11 (75)
Universal 14 (90)
Ball Point 14 (90)
Leather 14 (90)
16 (100)
Universal 16 (100)
Leather 16 (100)
Universal 16 (100)
11 (75)
Topstitching
14 (90)