Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations - Brother DreamWeaver„ XE VM6200D Operation Manual

Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various
fabrics. Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use.
Fabric type/Application
Medium weight fabrics
Thin fabrics
Thick fabrics
Stretch fabrics
Easily frayed fabrics
For top-stitching
Memo
• For transparent monofilament nylon thread, always use needle sizes 90/14 or 100/16.
The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper thread.
• Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using an improper
combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may
cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury. Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may
pucker, or the machine may skip stitches.
Broadcloth Cotton thread
Taffeta Synthetic thread
Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread
Lawn Cotton thread
Georgette Synthetic thread
Challis, Satin Silk thread
Denim Cotton thread
Corduroy Synthetic thread
Tweed Silk thread
Jersey Thread for knits
Tricot
Cotton thread
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
CAUTION
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC
Thread
Type Size
60 - 90
50
60 - 90
50
30
50
50 - 60
50 - 60
50 - 90
50
30
50 - 60
Basic operations B-59
B
1
Size of needle
75/11 - 90/14
65/9 - 75/11
90/14 - 100/16
Ball point needle
(gold colored)
75/11 - 90/14
65/9 - 90/14
100/16
90/14 - 100/16