Bernina ACTIVA 135 S User Manual page 57

56 Needles, Threads
Important facts about sewing computer needles
Sewing computer, needle and thread
Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H.
Needle and thread
The most commonly sold needles are nos. 70 –120.
The finer the needle, the lower the number. The table
shows which needle is suitable for which threads.
Needle appropriate
for thread
When sewing, the thread
runs in the long groove on
the needle.
Needle inappropriate
for thread
If the needle is too fine, the
groove will be too narrow for
the thread and faulty stitching
or thread breakage can occur.
Needle and fabric
Condition of needle
The needle must be in perfect
condition. Problems can occur
with damaged needles.
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Needle 70
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Darning thread
Embroidery thread
Mercerised
cotton thread
Synthetic thread
Thick threads,
synthetic mercerised
thread
Buttonhole thread
for decorative
seams (cordonnet)
bent needle
blunt needle
80 90 100 110 –120
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hooked needle