Getting Ready To Sew Selecting The Correct Needle And Thread; Changing Needles - ELNA 6001 Instruction Book

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Weight Fabric
Very Chiffon, Fine Lace,
Light Organdy
Light Batiste, Lawn, Crepe
de Chine, Challis
Handkerchief Linen,
Crepe, Taffeta, Satin
Single Knits, Jersey,
Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Medium
Flannel, Velour, Velvet,
Velveteen, Corduroy,
Linen, Gabardine,
Wool, Terry, Burlap
Double Knits, Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry,
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Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Heavy Denim, Sailcloth,
Ticking
Coating, Polar Fleece,
Drapery and
Upholstery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Very Canvas, Duck,
Heavy Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for
Special Finish
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3.
Needle Type Needle
Size
Universal 9 (65)
Ball Point 9 (65)
Stretch 11 (75)
Universal 11 (75)
12 (80)
Stretch 11 (75)
Ball Point 11 (75)
Leather 11 (75)
Universal 14 (90)
Ball Point 14 (90)
Leather 14 (90)
Denim 16 (100)
Universal 16 (100)
Leather 16 (100)
Universal 18 (110)
Topstitching 11 (75)
14 (90)
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SECTION II
Getting Ready to Sew
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread
There are many kinds of fabrics, threads and
needles. It is important to use the correct ones to-
gether.
Always purchase good quality thread. It should be
strong, smooth and even in thickness. Use the same
thread for needle and bobbin. Always test thread and
needle size on a scrap piece of fabric.
In general, fine threads (the larger the number, the
finer the thread) and needles (the smaller the num-
ber, the finer the needle) are used for sewing light-
weight fabrics and heavier threads and larger
needles are used for sewing heavyweight fabrics.
There are many specialty needles available from
your sewing machine dealer.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt
tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like
fabrics are permanent and are often caused by dam-
aged needles.

Changing Needles

1. Press the needle key to raise the needle.
Lower the presser foot. Turn off the power
switch. Turn the needle clamp screw
clockwise to loosen.
2. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the
new needle into needle clamp
side to the back, pushing it up as far as it will go.
Tighten the clamp screw firmly.
3. To determine if the needle is defective, place the
flat side of the needle on something flat
(a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap
between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
Never use a bent or blunt needle, as it may
cause skipped stitches or thread breakage. De-
fective needles can ruin the fabric. Always pur-
chase good quality needles. Change needles
often.
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