Brother International Quattro 2 6700D Users Manual - English - Page 71

CHANGING THE NEEDLE About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some 1 things to keep in mind about needles. Getting Ready • The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker. • Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics. • To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics. • To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative stitches. • Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Use ball point needle 75/11 for embroidering patterns with short jump stitches such as alphabet characters when the thread trimming function is turned on. • Ball point needles (golden colored) 90/14 are not recommended for embroidery, as they may bend or break, causing injury. • It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example, denim, puffy foam, etc.). A 75/11 needle may bend or break, which could result in injury. • A home sewing machine needle 75/11 is inserted in the sewing machine. Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various fabrics. Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use. Fabric type/Application Thread Type Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread Lawn Cotton thread Georgette Synthetic thread Challis, Satin Silk thread Denim Cotton thread Stretch fabrics Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60 - 90 50 60 - 90 50 30 50 50 - 60 50 - 60 50 - 90 50 50 Size of needle 75/11 - 90/14 65/9 - 75/11 90/14 - 100/16 Ball point needle (gold colored) 75/11 - 90/14 65/9 - 90/14 90/14 - 100/16 Memo • For transparent monofilament nylon thread, always use needle sizes 90/14 or 100/16. The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper thread. CAUTION • Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using an improper combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury. Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may skip stitches. 69