Bernina Bernette 12 Instruction Manual - Page 54
Needle, fabric, thread selection - weight
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DEEN Needle, fabric, thread selection IMPORTANT: The thread is chosen according to use. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. it is recommended to use quality brands. Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread. The correct needle size depends on the selected thread and fabric. The fabric weight and type determine the thread weight, needle size and point form. Needle size 9-11 (65-75) 12 (80) 14 (90) 16 (100) 18(110) Fabrics Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.fabrics. Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens. fabrics. Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims. Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. 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.) NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION Needles HA×1 15×1 15×1/ 130/705H 15×1/ 130/705H (SUK) Explanation Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18 (110) Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65) to 18 (110) Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110) 130 PCL/ 130/705H-LR/LL Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110) Type of fabric Gewobene Naturstoffe: Wolle, Baumwille, Seide, etc., Qiana. Nicht für doppelteStrickstoffe. Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing all fabrics. fabrics. Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic. 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 less than "2.5". (Model 15) 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. 502020.75.24_021V4D0101_1010_IM_bernette 10 12 15_EN_DE_NL_FR 50