Stitch Samples And Needle Chart; Stitch Samples; Thread Tension - Brother PQ-1500 Operation Manual

Stitch Samples and Needle Chart

Stitch Samples

1 Set stitch length regulator to de-
sired stitch length.
2 Make sure approximately 15 cm
of upper and bobbin threads are
pulled out and laying behind
presser foot. While needle is in
raised position, insert a test strip
from the garment fabric under
the foot.
3 Lower presser foot.
4 Lower needle through fabric,
then step gently on presser foot
and begin.
5 Raise needle to highest point.
6 Lift presser foot, remove fabric
and then cut thread.
When using thread cutter:
5 Push thread cutter button
6 Lift foot and remove fabric.

Thread Tension

Correct thread tension
Fabric Right side of Fabric
Upper
Thread
Bobbin tension . . .
Lower
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Using the thread tension can lead
to such undesirable results as
messy stitches, puckered seams
and thread breakage.
Bobbin tension . . .
Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with.
The following chart applies to many different sewing methods.
Fabric - Thread - Needles
Cloth
Velvet Silk, Polyester #30 – #50
Quilt Polyester #20 – #50
Special
Synthetic Suede Polyester #20 – #50
fabric
Knit Polyester #20 – #50
Coating Polyester #50
Lawn Cotton #80
Light
Tricot Polyester #60
weight
Silk Georgette Silk #50
fabrics
Wool Georgette Silk, Polyester #50
Middle Gingham Cotton #60 – #80
weight Lightweight Jersey Polyester #60
fabrics Gabardine, Flannel Silk #50
Heavy Denim Cotton #20 – #50
weight Jersey Polyester #20 – #50
fabrics Tweed Silk #20 – #50
HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may
also be used under normal sewing conditions.
Adjust pressure of sewing foot and drop feet height according to chart.
When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle or
other needle designed for use with knit fabrics.
Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bob-
bin thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin
thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up)
Adjust needle thread tension with dial
Wrong side of fabric
to increase
needle
Lower
thread
Thread
tension
to reduce
bobbin
Upper
tension
Thread
Proper
When it is strong
Adjust needle thread tension with dial
Wrong side of fabric
to reduce
Lower
needle thread tension
Thread
to increase
bobbin
tension
Upper
Thread
Proper
When it is week
HLX5
Thread Needle (HLX5)
#11 – #14 #9
#11
#11 – #16
#14
#16
#11 – #14
#9
#11
#11 – #14
#11
#14 – #18
#11 – #16
Schmetz
130/705H
#65
#75
#90
#100
11