Matching Needle / Fabric / Thread - JUKI HZL-355ZW-A Instruction Manual

Matching needle / fabric / thread

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
14(90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16(100) Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,
upholstery material (light to medium).
18(110) Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,
upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
HA 1 Standard sharp needles. Sizes
15 1 range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18
(110)
15 1/705H Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9
(SIN) (65) to 18 (110)
15 1/705HS Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18
(SUK) (110)
130 PCL Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18
(110)
Note:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "4".
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped
stitches.
5. Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
FABRICS
EXPLANATION
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THREAD
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon
or polyester.
Most threads sold are medium
size and suitable for these fabrics
and needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural
woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on
top and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large
numbers.)
TYPE OF FABRIC
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,
etc. Qiana. Not recommended for double
knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15 1 for sewing
all fabrics.
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller
hole than standard large needle.)