Bernina Activa 210 User Guide - Page 29

Important facts about sewing needles Your BERNINA uses needle system 130/705H. Needle Needle and thread The most commonly sold needles are nos. 70 -120. The finer the needle, the lower the number. The table shows which needle is suitable for which threads. Darning thread Mercerised cotton thread Synthetic thread Sewing needles 29 70 80 90 100 110 -120 • • • • • • Needle appropriate for thread When sewing, the thread runs in the long groove on the needle. Needle inappropriate for thread If the needle is too fine, the groove will be too narrow for the thread and faulty stitching or thread breakage can occur. Needle and fabric Condition of needle The needle must be in perfect condition. Problems can occur with damaged needles. Thick threads, synthetic mercerised thread Buttonhole thread for decorative seams (cordonnet) bent needle blunt needle • • • • hooked needle 032622.50.04_0701_a210_EN