Replacing Needles; Fabric, Thread And Needle Chart - Janome Memory Craft 15000 Instruction Manual

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Fabric
Lawn
Fine Georgette
Tricot
Sheeting
Jersey
Medium
Wool
Knit
Denim
Tweed
Heavy weight
Coating
Quilting
NOTE:
• 1 x twin needle, 2 x blue needle (#11/75), 1 x red
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple needle (#14/90)
are included in the needle case.
• The automatic needle threader cannot be used
for threading a thread size #30 and thicker.
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Thread
Silk #80-100
Blue needle
Cotton #80-100
Universal needle
Synthetic #80-100
#9/65-11/75
Red needle
Silk #50
Purple needle
Cotton #50-80
Universal needle
Synthetic #50-80
#11/75-14/90
Red needle
Silk #30-50
Purple needle
Cotton #40-50
Universal needle
Synthetic #40-50
#14/90-16/100

Replacing Needles

CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before
replacing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
w Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
e Flat side
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly with a screwdriver.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
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Never use a blunt needle.

Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart

Needle
• For general sewing, use red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used
for sewing fine fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both
needle and bobbin.
• Use a blue needle for sewing fine fabrics,
stretch fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to
prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a purple needle for sewing knits, free
quilting and across the hem to prevent
skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or
fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on
a small piece of the same fabric you will
use for actual sewing.
For embroidery:
• In general, use a blue needle.
• Use a red needle or purple needle for thicker fabrics.
• Use a purple needle for dense stitch embroidery and
Quilting designs.
• Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is recommended
for bobbin.
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