Husqvarna Viking E10 User Manual page 20

MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
14(90)
16(100)
18(110)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
HA×1
15×1
130 PCL
20
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits,
tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester,
shirt & blouse fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
kettlecloth, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight wool.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
wool, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, wool,
upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy wool, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
18(110)
18(110)
Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110)
Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
THREAD
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
polyester.
Most threads sold are medium size and
suitable for these fabrics and needle
sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural woven
fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on top and
bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Increase presser foot pressure and top
tension.)
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,
etc.
Qiana. Not recommended for double
knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
polyester blends.Knits-polyesters,
interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15×1 for sewing
all fabrics.
elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large
needle.)