Needle And Thread Matrix; Backing And Needle Recommendations - Husqvarna Viking Platinum MN 1000 User Manual

NEEDLE AND THREAD MATRIX

Refer to the chart below to view the application range of threads and needles used for general embroidery.
Size of a needle
U.S.A Japan
0.25 9
0.27 10
0.29 11
0.32 12
0.34 13
0.36 14

BACKING AND NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS

Fabric
Canvas
Canton fleece
Coated or waterproof
Corduroy
Cotton sheeting
Denim
Dress shirt (woven)
Golf shirt
Headwear
Leather and vinyl
Lingerie or silk
Lycra or spandex
Nylon windbreaker
Satin jacket
Sweather knit
Sweatshirt
T-shirt
Terry Cloth
54 – THREADS, STABILIZERS & NEEDLES
Size of a thread
Germany Cotton
65 70 – 80
70
75 50 – 60
80
85 50 – 60
90
Recommendations
Use a light to medium tear-away. Sharp needles are better for longer runs. We recommend using a 75/11
sharp or normal round point needle.
Use light tear-away polyester backing to maintain colorfast-ness if a garment is subjected to extensive
sunlight, chlorine, salt water or industrial laundering and bleaching. We recommend using a 75/11 light
ballpoint needle.
Use a light to heavy tear-away backing. We recommend using a 75/11, 80/12 sharp or light ballpoint
needle.
Use a medium topping and light to medium tear-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint
needle.
Use a heavy cut-away or tear-away/wash-away. Great for children's clothing. We recommend using a
75/11 light ballpoint needle.
Use a heavy cut-away or tear-away/wash-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle.
Use a heavy cut-away or tear-away/wash-away. We recommend using a 75/11 or 70/10 light ballpoint or
80/12 needles for small details.
Use a light to heavy cut-away. Heavy knits require a medium to heavy cut-away; medium knits require a
light cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle.
Use a medium to heavy tear-away. We recommend using a 75/11 or 80/12 sharp needle.
Use a light tear-away. We recommend using a 75/11 or 80/12 light ballpoint needle on stiff or spongy
leather (upholstery luggage). We recommend using a 70/10 or 80/12 sharp needle on soft, supple
garment leather.
Use a water-soluble or tear-away. We recommend using a 70/10 light ballpoint needle or 80/12 needle
depending on the thread.
Use a medium cut-away or water-soluble tear-away. We recommend using a 70/10 medium ballpoint
needle.
Use a light to heavy cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle.
Use a light to heavy cut-away. Cotton-on-cotton is a nice look. We recommend using a 75/11 light
ballpoint needle.
Use a medium to heavy cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle.
Use a heavy tear-away or cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle.
Use a light, water-soluble or tear-away or medium cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light
ballpoint needle.
Use a medium-weight, water-soluble tear-away and topping. We recommend using a 75/11 or 80/12
light ballpoint needle.
Silk Nylon
100 – 120 130 – 150
80 – 100 100 – 130
60 – 70 80 – 100
Rayon
70 – 100
100 – 130
130 – 150