Operation Manual

Matching
needle!
fabric!
thread
NEEDLE,
FABRIC,
THREAD
SELECTION
GUIDE
NEEDLE
SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11
(70-80)
Lightweight
fabrics:
thin
cottons,
voile,
serge, silk,
muslin,
Qiana,
Light-duty
thread
in cotton,
nylon,
polyester
or cotton
interlocks,
cotton
knits,
tricot,
jerseys,
crepes,
woven
polyester,
shirt
&
wrapped
polyester.
blouse
fabrics.
11-14
(80-90)
Medium
weight
fabrics:
cotton,
satin, kettleclote,
sailcloth,
double
knits,
Most
threads
sold
are
medium
size
and suitable
for
lightweight
woollens.
these
fabrics
and
needle
sizes.
14 (90)
Medium
weight
fabrics: cotton
duck,
woolen,
heavier
knits,
terrycloth,
Use polyester
threads
on
synthetic
materials
and
cotton
denims.
on natural
woven
fabrics
for best
results.
Always
use
the
.
.
.
same
thread
on
top and
bottom.
16 (100)
Heavyweight
fabrics:
canvas,
woolens,
outdoor
tent
and quilted
fabrics,
denims,
upholstery
material
(light
to medium).
18 (110)
Heavy
woolens,
overcoat
fabrics,
upholstery
fabrics,
some
leathers
and
Heavy
duty
thread,
carpet thread.
vinyls.
(Use
heavy foot
pressure-heavy
numbers.)
IMPORTANT:
Match
needle
size
to
thread
size and
weight
of
fabric.
NEEDLE,
FABRIC
SELECTION
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF
FABRIC
HA
x 1
Standard
sharp
needles.
Sizes
range
thin to
Natural
woven fabrics-wool, cotton,
silk,
etc. Qiana.
Not
recommended
for
double
15 x 1
large.
9
(65)
to 18 (110)
knits.
15
x 1/705H
Semi-ball
point
needle,
scarfed.
Natural
and
synthetic
woven
fabrics,
polyester
blends.
Knits-polyesters,
9 (65)
to 18
(110)
interlocks,
tricot,
single
and
double
knits.
Can be used
instead
of 15
x 1 for
sewing
all
fabrics.
15
x 1/705H
(SUK)
Twin Needle.
Woven
fabrics
and knits.
130
PCL
Leather
needles.
12
(80)
to
18
(110)
Leather,
vinyl,
upholstery.
(Leaves
smaller
hole
than standard
large needle.)
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 at
less
than
3.
For best
sewing
results
always
use
genuine
needles.
4.
Replace
needle
often
(approximately
eveiy other
garment)
and!
or
at first
thread
breakage
or skipped
stitches.
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