Getting Ready To Sew Selecting The Correct Needle And Thread - ELNA eXplore 220 Instruction Manual

SECTION II
Getting Ready to Sew
Weight
Fabric
Very
Chffon, Fine Lace,
Light
Organdy
Batiste, Lawn, Crepe
Light
de Chine, Chillas
Handkerchief Linen,
Crepe, Taffeta, Satin
Single Knits, Jersey,
Swimmwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Medium Flannel, Velour, Velvet,
Velvetine, Corduroy,
Linen, Gaberdine,
Wool, Terry, Burlap
Double Knits, Stretch,
Velour, Stretch terry,
Sweater knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth
Heavy
Caoting, Polar Fleece,
Drapery and Upholstery
Fabric
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck,
Very
Upholstery Fabric
Heavy
Topstitching for
Special Finish
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread
There are many kinds of fabrics, threads and
needles. It is important to use the correct ones to-
gether.
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 num-
ber, the finer the needle) are used for sewing light-
weight 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 silk-like
fabrics are permanent and are often caused by dam-
aged needles.
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Needle
Needle
Type
Size
Universal 9 (65)
Ball Point 9 (65)
Stretch
11 (75)
Universal
11 (75)
12 (80)
Stretch
11 (75)
Ball Point
11 (74)
Leather 11 (75)
Unversal 14 (90)
14 (90)
Ball Point
Leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (100)
Universal 16
(100)
16 (100)
Leather
Universal
18 (110)
11 (75)
Topstitching
14 (90)