Fabric, Thread, And Needle Combinations - Brother XM2701 Operation Manual

FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS

Fabric Type/ Application
Broadcloth
Medium weight
Taffeta
fabrics
Flannel, Gabardine
Lawn
Thin fabrics Georgette
Challis, Satin
Denim
Thick fabrics
Corduroy
Tweed
Jersey
Stretch fabrics
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
For top-stitching
Note
Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause machine malfunction.
Memo
The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the
needle.
■ Ball point needle
Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.
The factory recommended needle is " HG-4BR" (Organ). Schmetz needles " J ERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK
90/14 may be used as a substitute.
■ Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.
CAUTION
Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.
Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle
(65/9-75/ 11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may also cause the seam
to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches.
Thread
Type Size
Cotton thread
60–90
Synthetic thread
Silk thread 50
Cotton thread
60–90
Synthetic thread
Silk thread 50
30
Cotton thread
50
Synthetic thread
50–60
Silk thread
Thread for knits 50–60
Cotton thread
50–90
Synthetic thread
Silk thread 50
30
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
50–60
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Size of Needle
75/11–90/14
65/9–75/11
100/16
90/14–100/16
Ball point needle
75/11–90/14
(gold colored)
65/9–90/14
100/16
75/11–90/14
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