Needle Types And Their Uses - Brother HE 120 Operation Manual

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GETTING READY

Needle types and their uses

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
Fabric Type/Application
Medium weight
fabrics
Flannel, Gabardine
Thin fabrics
Thick fabrics
Stretch fabrics
Easily frayed fabrics
For top-stitching
■ Thread and needle number
The lower the thread number is, the larger the
thread, and the larger the needle number, the
larger the needle.
■ Ball point needle (gold colored)
To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles
with stretch fabrics.
■ Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the
fabric or thread.
■ Embroidery needles
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When
embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use
a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle.
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Type
Broadcloth Cotton thread
Taffeta Synthetic thread
Silk thread
Lawn Cotton thread
Georgette Synthetic thread
Challis, Satin Silk thread
Denim Cotton thread
Corduroy Synthetic thread
Tweed Silk thread
Jersey
Thread for knits
Tricot
Cotton thread
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
Thread
Size
60–80
50–80
60–80
50–80
30–50
50
50–60
50–80
30
• A 75/11 needle is already installed when the
sewing machine is purchased.
CAUTION
● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the table
above. If the combination of the fabric,
thread and needle is not correct,
particularly when sewing thick 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.
Size of Needle
75/11–90/14
65/9–75/11
90/14–100/16
Ball point needle
(golden colored)
75/11–90/14
65/9–90/14
90/14–100/16