Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection - Bernina 56 User Manual

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NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION

NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS
9-11/65-75 Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12/80 Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
14/90 Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16/100 Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,
upholstery material (light to medium).
18/110 Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATION
HA×1 Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to
15×1 18 (110)
15×1/ 130/705H Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65) to 18 (110)
15×1/ 130/705H Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110)
(SUK)
130PCL/
705H-LR/LL Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
Note:
1. Twin needles can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set less than "2.5"(model 56), "4"(model 66/82e).
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
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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. (Use heavy foot pressure-
large numbers.)
TYPE OF FABRIC
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.
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.