Example For Needle Description; Thread Selection - Bernina 435 User Manual

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Example for Needle Description

The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following
picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.

Thread Selection

For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.
We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results.
• Cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for
• Mercerized cotton threads have a slight sheen that is not lost with washing.
• Polyester threads have a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast.
• Polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required.
• Rayon threads are made of natural fibers and have a brilliant sheen.
• Rayon threads are suitable for decorative stitches and achieve a more beautiful effect.
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Illustration Needle Name
Stretch Twin Needle
130/705 H-S ZWI
75
Hemstitch Twin
Needle
130/705 H ZWIHO
100
Universal Triple
Needle
130/705 H DRI
80
2
130/705 H-S/70
130 = Shank length (1)
1
705 = Flat shank (2)
H = Needle scarf (3)
S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4)
5
70 = Needle size 0.7 mm (5)
3
4
sewing cotton fabrics.
Needle Description Purpose
Needle distance: 2.5/4.0 For visible hems in stretch
fabrics, pintucks, decorative
sewing.
Needle distance: 2.5 For special effects with
hemstitch embroidery.
Needle distance: 3.0 For visible hems in stretch
fabrics, decorative sewing.