Operation Manual

NEEDLES
AND
THREADS
The
needle
and
thread
you
choose
depends
upon
the
fabric
you
are
stitching.
The
correct
needle
size
is
important
to
avoid
damaging
the
fibers
of
light
weight
or
tightly
woven
fabrics,
and
to
prevent
needle
breakage
when
stitching
heavy
or
stiff
fabrics.
Needle
-
.
iiireau
Fabric
size
.
polyester
tricot,
lingerie
fabrics,
chiffon,
•
cotton
covered
polyester
net,
voile,
sheer
lace,
fine
silk,
fine
•
fine
mercerized
cotton
(70-100)
organdy
•
silk
A
.
polyester
light
weight
knits,
jerseys,
silk,
1
1
•
cotton
covered
polyester
batiste,
taffeta,
satin,
lace,
crepe
light
•
mercerized
cotton
(50-60)
•
silk
A
•
polyester
double
knits,
linen,
poplin,
14
•
cotton
covered
polyester
gingham,
pique,
seersucker,
fine
medium
•
mercerized
cotton
(50)
corduroy,
velveteen,
light
weight
•
silk
A
wools
•
polyester
heavy
wools,
corduroy,
felt,
•
cotton
covered
polyester
terrycloth,
canvas,
upholstery
16
•
mercerized
cotton
(40-50)
and
drapery
fabrics
heavy
•
heavy
duty
mercerized
(40)
•
silk
D
(buttonhole
twist
for
top-
stitching)
Use
only
No.
15
x 1
(705)
needles
in
this
machine.
•
Always
use
same
type
and
size
of
thread
in
both
needle
and
bobbin.
•
Always
use
a
sharp
needle.
A
blunt
point
can
cause
skipped
stitches
or snag
the
fabric.
Chemical
finishes
and
man-made
fibers
blunt
the
needle
faster.
•
Never
use a
bent
needle.
•
If your
machine
is
skipping
stitches,
replace
the
needle
before
looking
for
trouble
elsewhere.
Ball
Point
Needles
are
designed
to
sew
knits
and
stretch
fabrics.
The
ball
point
tip
can
slip
between
the
fabric
threads,
while
the
point
of
an
ordinary
needle
may
damage
the
fibers.
Available
in
size
9,
11,
14,
and
16.
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