Getting Ready To Sew; Selecting The Correct Needle And Thread; Changing Needles - ELNA 7200 Instruction Manual

Weight Fabric
Very Chiffon, Fine Lace,
Light Organdy
Light Batiste, Lawn, Crepe
de Chine, Challis,
Handkerchief Linen,
Crepe, Taffeta, Satin
Single Knits, Jersey,
Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Medium Flannel, Velour, Velvet,
Velveteen, Corduroy,
Linen, Gabardine,
Wool, Terry, Burlap
Double Knits, Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Heavy Denim, Sailcloth,
Ticking
Coating, Polar Fleece,
Drapery, and
Upholstery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Very Canvas, Duck,
Heavy Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for
Special Finish
z
q
w
c
Needle Type Needle
Size
Universal 9 (65)
Ball Point 9 (65)
Stretch 11 (75)
Universal 11 (75)
12 (80)
Stretch 11 (75)
Ball Point 11 (75)
Leather 11(75)
Universal 14 (90)
Ball Point 14 (90)
Leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (100)
Universal 16 (100)
Leather 16 (100)
Universal 18 (110)
Topstitching 11 (75)
14 (90)
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SECTION II

Getting Ready to Sew

Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread

There are many kinds of fabrics, threads and
needles. It is important to use the correct ones
together.
Always purchase good quality thread. It should be
strong, smooth and even in thickness. Use the
same thread for needle and bobbin. Always test
thread and needle size on a scrap piece of fabric.
In general, fine threads (the larger the number, the
finer the thread) and needles (the smaller the
number, the finer the needle) are used for sewing
lightweight fabrics and heavier threads and larger
needles are used for sewing heavyweight fabrics.
There are many specialty needles available from
your sewing machine dealer.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt
tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silklike
fabrics are permanent and are often caused
by damaged needles.
NOTE: A universal needle size 14/90 comes
inserted in your machine

Changing Needles

z Turn ON the power switch. Press the "Up/
Down Needle" key to raise the needle. Lower
the presser foot. Turn OFF the power switch.
Turn the needle clamp screw q
counterclockwise to loosen. Remove the
needle from the clamp.
x Insert the new needle into needle clamp with
the flat side to the back, pushing it up as far
as it will go w. Tighten the clamp screw firmly.
c To determine if the needle is defective, place
the flat side of the needle on something flat (a
needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap
between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent.
Never use a bent or blunt needle, as it may cause
skipped stitches or thread breakage. Defective
needles can ruin the fabric. Always purchase good
quality needles. Change needles often.
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