Needles; Important Needle Information - Singer SE9150 Instruction Manual

Needles

The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system
130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.
Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using. Heavier threads require a needle with a larger needle eye. If the
needle eye is too small for the thread the needle threader may not work properly.
To help prevent needle breakage, use only medium/low sewing speed and the recommended needle for sewing thick fabrics.

Important Needle Information

Change the needle often. As a general rule, needles
should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitch-
ing time.
Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make sure
the point is not bent or damaged (A).
A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or
snapping of the thread. It can also damage the needle plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can damage
your sewing machine.
Universal Needle
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a
variety of fabric types and weights.
Stretch Needle
Stretch needles have a ball point and a special scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a flex in the
fabric. For knits, swimwear, fleece, synthetic suedes and synthetic leathers.
Denim Needle
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven fabrics without deflecting the needle. For
canvas, denim, microfibers.
Embroidery Needle
Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid dam-
age to thread and materials. Use with metallic and other specialty threads for free-motion embroidery and
decorative sewing.
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B
C
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