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FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS
• Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16)
* The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer.
• Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight
* Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may cause machine to malfunction.
* The smaller the number, the heavier the thread. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer.
• The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer to
the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
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The combinations shown in the table provide a general guideline. Be sure to sew trial stitches on the actual number of
layers and type of fabric to be used in your project.
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The machine needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. For
details on when to replace the needle, refer to "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 48.
• In principle, use a fine needle and thread with lightweight fabrics, and a larger needle and heavier thread with
heavyweight fabrics.
• Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. When sewing lightweight fabrics,
make the stitch length finer (shorter). When sewing heavyweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser
(longer). (page 62)
When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to "Sewing Stretch Fabrics" on page 70.
Fabric Type/Application
Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy,
Lightweight
crepe, chiffon, voile, gauze, tulle,
fabrics
lining, etc.
Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine,
Medium weight
flannel, seersucker, double gauze,
fabrics
linen, terry cloth, waffle weave,
sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin,
quilting cotton, etc.
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas,
Heavyweight
etc.
fabrics
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas,
tweed, corduroy, velour, melton
wool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc.
Stretch fabrics
Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece,
(knit fabrics, etc.)
interlock, etc.
For top-stitching
■ Transparent Nylon Thread
Use a home sewing machine topstitching needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.
■ Embroidery Needles
Use a ball point needle 75/11.
■ Sewing Character Stitch Patterns and Decorative Stitch Patterns (Needles and Threads)
When sewing lightweight, medium weight or stretch fabrics, use a ball point needle (gold colored) 90/14. When sewing
heavyweight fabrics, use a home sewing machine needle 90/14.
In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be used.
• The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the preceding table. If the
combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing heavy fabrics (such
as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the
stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.
FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS
Thread
Type
Weight
Polyester thread
60 - 90
Cotton thread
50 - 80
Silk thread
Polyester thread
60 - 90
Cotton thread
50 - 60
Silk thread
Polyester thread
30
Cotton thread
Polyester thread
60
Cotton thread
30 - 50
Silk thread
Polyester thread
Cotton thread
50
Silk thread
30
Polyester thread
Cotton thread
50 - 60
CAUTION
Stitch length
Size of needle
mm (inch)
Fine stitches
65/9 - 75/11
1.8-2.5
(1/16-3/32)
Regular stitches
75/11 - 90/14
2.0-3.0
(1/16-1/8)
100/16
Coarse stitches
2.5-4.0
(3/32-3/16)
90/14 - 100/16
Ball point needle
Setting appropriate for
75/11 - 90/14
the fabric thickness
90/14 - 100/16
Setting appropriate for
75/11 - 90/14
the fabric thickness
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