Needles; Important Needle Information - Husqvarna VIKING Designer Epic 3 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.
The Needle Guide, available in JoyOS ADVISOR™, let you learn more about different needles and the color coding used to
define what type and size they are.
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. As a general rule,
needles should be changed every 6-8 hours of
actual stitching time.
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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