Brother International Laura Ashley Innov-is NX800 Users Manual - English - Page 40
Needle types and their uses
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GETTING READY Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Weight Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50 30-50 50 Thread for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 50 30 Size of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle (golden colored) 75/11-90/14 65/9-90/14 90/14-100/16 Memo z The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. z Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. z Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table above. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches. 38