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Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
• Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16)
* The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer.
• Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight
* Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may cause machine to malfunction.
* The smaller the number, the heavier the thread. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer.
• The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer to
the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
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The combinations shown in the table provide a general guideline. Be sure to sew trial stitches on the actual number of
layers and type of fabric to be used in your project.
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The machine needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. For
details on when to replace the needle, refer to "Checking the needle" on page 28.
• In principle, use a fine needle and thread with lightweight fabrics, and a larger needle and heavier thread with
heavyweight fabrics.
• Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. When sewing lightweight fabrics,
make the stitch length finer (shorter). When sewing heavyweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser
(longer). (page 35)
When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to "Sewing stretch fabrics" on page 39.
Fabric Type/Application
Lightweight
Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy,
fabrics
crepe, chiffon, voile, gauze, tulle,
lining, etc.
Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine,
Medium weight
flannel, seersucker, double gauze,
fabrics
linen, terry cloth, waffle weave,
sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin,
quilting cotton, etc.
Heavyweight
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas,
fabrics
etc.
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas,
tweed, corduroy, velour, melton
wool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc.
Stretch fabrics
Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece,
(knit fabrics, etc.)
interlock, etc.
For top-stitching
■ Transparent nylon thread
Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.
■ Sewing character stitch patterns and decorative stitch patterns (needles and threads)
When sewing lightweight, medium weight or stretch fabrics, use a ball point needle (gold colored) 90/14. When sewing
heavyweight fabrics, use a home sewing machine needle 90/14.
In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be used.
■ Embroidery needles
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery.
• The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the preceding table. If the
combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing heavy fabrics (such
as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may break and cause injury. In addition,
the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.
Thread
Type
Weight
Polyester
60 - 90
thread
Cotton thread,
50 - 80
Silk thread
Polyester
60 - 90
thread
Cotton thread,
50 - 60
Silk thread
Polyester
thread,
30
Cotton thread
Polyester
60
thread
Cotton thread,
30 - 50
Silk thread
Polyester thread,
Cotton thread,
50
Silk thread
30
Polyester thread,
Cotton thread
50 - 60
CAUTION
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
Stitch length
Size of needle
mm (inch)
Fine stitches
65/9 - 75/11
1.8-2.5
(1/16-3/32)
Regular stitches
75/11 - 90/14
2.0-3.0
(1/16-1/8)
100/16
Coarse stitches
2.5-4.0
(3/32-3/16)
90/14 - 100/16
Ball point needle
Setting appropriate for
75/11 - 90/14
the fabric thickness
90/14 - 100/16
Setting appropriate for
the fabric thickness
75/11 - 90/14
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