Bernina Bernette 20 Operation Manual page 5

Type
Ballpoint
Stretch
Universal
Double
Triple
Jeans
Leather
Microtex
/ Sharp
Quilting
Topstitch
Embroidery
Metafil
Wing
Double Wing
Metallica
12/13/10
Sizes Description
Has a rounded point. Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for T-shirt; 90
60-100
for sweatshirt fleece.
70-90
A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint, and a blue
anti-cling coating which helps to prevent skipped stitches in knits and
elastic. Sometimes used on Ultrasuede, vinyl, and plastic.
60-120
A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; used on both wovens
and knits.
Two needles attached to one shank. For pintucks, hems, and decorative
1.6/70-
8.0/100
work. Available in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery
needles.
Three needles attached to one shank. Used to create mock smocking and
2.5/90
other decorative effects
3.0/90
70-110 Has a sharp point and a shaft that is less prone to flex. The sharpness
of the needle is better for use on denim and woven fabrics.
80-100 Point is a sharp cutting wedge. Used for leather only. Not for vinyl or
simulated leathers.
Sharp point; thin shaft. Specially designed for microfiber fabrics.
60-90
75 & 90
Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to fabric when seaming
and cross-seaming.
70-100 A sharp point with a large eye and deep groove. For use with heavier
fabrics – the large groove cradles heavier threads.
75 & 90
Sharp needle with large eye and groove; has a coating and a larger scarf.
Prevents shredding of rayon or metallic threads. Two threads may be
used through the eye.
80
Similar to Embroidery needle with large eye and deep groove. Made
of a heat-resistant alloy with a friction-reducing coating. Suitable for
manufactured fibers such as polyester, acrylic, and nylon.
Sharp-pointed needle with a non-cutting metal wedge on each side.
100 & 110
Makes a hole without cutting the threads of the fabric. Used for
decorative and heirloom work, such as hemstitching.
One Universal needle and one Wing needle attached to a single shank.
100
70-100
Designed for metallic threads; has a large eye and deep groove.
Sewing Machine Needles
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