Needles; Important Needle Information - Pfaff creative icon User Manual

Needles

The sewing machine needle plays an important role in
successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We
recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle
package included with your machine contains needles
of the most frequently used sizes.
Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are
using. Heavier threads require a needle with a larger
needle eye. If the needle eye is too small for the
thread the automatic needle threader may not work
properly.
Universal Needle
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and
come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a
variety of fabric types and weights.
Stretch Needle
Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate skipped
stitches when there is a flex in the fabric. For knits,
swimwear, fleece, synthetic suedes and leathers.
Embroidery Needle
Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly
rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage
to thread and materials. Use with metallic and other
specialty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing.
Denim Needle
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly
woven fabrics without deflecting the needle. For canvas,
denim, microfibers.
Wing Needle
Wing needles have wide wings on the side of the needle
to poke holes in the fabric when sewing entredeux and
other hemstitches on natural fiber fabrics.

Important Needle Information

Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle
with a sharp point (A).
A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches,
breakage or snapping of the thread. It can also damage
the needle plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can
damage your sewing machine.
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