Maquina Panavox 8160 Instruction Manual page 24

Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
NEEDLE , FABRIC , THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11(65-75 )
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin,
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or polyester.
Qiana, interlocks , cotton knits, tricots, jerseys , crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12(80)
Medium weight fabrics -cotton, satin , kettleclote , sailcloth,
double knits, lightweight woollens.
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14(90)
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fabrics and needie sizes . Use polyester threads
terrycloth, denims .
synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabric:
16(100)
Heavyweight fabrics -canvas, woolens , outdoor tent and
best results . Always use the same thread on top
quilted fabrics, denims , upholstery material (light to
bottom.
medium).
18(110) Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy
leathers and vinyls
pressure-large numbers.)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE , FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
HAx1 Standard sharp needles . Sizes range thin to large . 9 (65) to
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton , silk, etc. Qiana.
15x1 18(110 )
recommended for double knits.
15x1/705H(SUK) Semi-ball point needle , scarfed. 9(65) to 18 ( 110)
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics , polyester ble
Knits-polyesters , interlocks , tricot, single anr' uble 1
Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing al¡ I,,,,,:s.
15x1/705H (SUK) Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18 ( 110)
Sweater knits, Lycra , swimsuit fabric, elastic.
130 PCL Leather needles . 12(80) to 18 (110)
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. ( Leaves smaller hole
standard large needle.)
Note twin needie:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than 4.
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other gamient ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
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