Changing Needles; Fabrics And Needle Chart - Janome Sewing Machine Getting Started Manual

Fabrics and needle chart

Weight
Fabric
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy Net, Tulle
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Sheer
Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Gingham,
Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie, Taffeta,
Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot
Leather Suede
Medium
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch Velour,
Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Heavy
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Very Heavy
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish

Changing Needles

CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle
button and lower the presser foot.
Turn the power switch off.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push
it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle
clamp screw firmly with a screwdriver.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
Type of Needle
Universal, Ball Point
Blue Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle, Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather Needle
Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point Leather Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
15
Needle Size
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75), 12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100), 18 (110)
16 (100)
14 (90)