Replacing The Needle; Needle Precautions; Needle Types And Their Uses - Brother PC-420 Operation Manual

Replacing the Needle

This section provides information on sewing machine needles.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these
precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to
read and carefully follow the instructions below.
CAUTION
●
Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or
damage the machine.
●
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

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
Thin
fabrics
Thick
fabrics
Stretch
fabrics
Easily frayed fabrics
For top-stitching
Type
Broadcloth Cotton thread
Taffeta Synthetic thread
Flannel,
Silk thread
Gabardine
Lawn Cotton thread
Georgette Synthetic thread
Poral 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 of Needle
Size
–
60 80
75/11–90/14
–
50 80
–
60 80
–
50 80
–
30 50
90/14–100/16
50
Ball point needle
–
50 60 (golden colored)
75/11–90/14
–
50 80
30 90/14–100/16

Replacing the Needle

65/9–75/11
65/9–90/14
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