APPENDIX - MATCHING THE NEEDLE, FABRIC AND THREAD
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NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9-11(65-75)
Lightweight fabrics -thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits,
tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or polyester.
12(80)
14(90)
Medium weight fabrics- cotton, satin, double knits, lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woollen, terry cloth.
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.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
HAx1
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18(110) (Max size
in this application 14(90)
Natural woven fabrics- wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Not recommended for double knits.
15x1/705H(SUK) Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110) (Max size in this application 14(90)
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester
blends. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single knits.
Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing all fabrics.
15x1/705H(SUK) Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110) (Max size in this application 14(90) Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
NOTES:
This machine is equipped with one #14 (90) needle only. Extra thick or tight-woven fabrics cannot be sewn with this machine.
Do not attempt to sew if the machine does not feed the material or the needle does not penetrate into the fabric.
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION
