Bernina Bernette 92C Operation Manual - Page 5

Sewing Machine Needles Type Ballpoint Stretch Universal Double Triple Jeans Leather Microtex / Sharp Quilting Topstitch Embroidery Metafil Wing Double Wing Sizes 60-100 70-90 60-120 1.6/708.0/100 2.5/90 3.0/90 70-110 80-100 60-90 Description Has a rounded point. Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for T-shirt; 90 for sweatshirt fleece. A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint, and a blue anti-cling coating which helps to prevent skipped stitches in knits and elastic. Sometimes used on Ultrasuede, vinyl, and plastic. A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; used on both wovens and knits. Two needles attached to one shank. For pintucks, hems, and decorative work. Available in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallica, and Embroidery needles. Three needles attached to one shank. Used to create mock smocking and other decorative effects Has a sharp point and a shaft that is less prone to flex. The sharpness of the needle is better for use on denim and woven fabrics. Point is a sharp cutting wedge. Used for leather only. Not for vinyl or simulated leathers. Sharp point; thin shaft. Specially designed for microfiber fabrics. 75 & 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to fabric when seaming and cross-seaming. 70-100 75 & 90 80 A sharp point with a large eye and deep groove. For use with heavier fabrics - the large groove cradles heavier threads. Sharp needle with large eye and groove; has a coating and a larger scarf. Prevents shredding of rayon or metallic threads. Two threads may be used through the eye. Similar to Embroidery needle with large eye and deep groove. Made of a heat-resistant alloy with a friction-reducing coating. Suitable for manufactured fibers such as polyester, acrylic, and nylon. 100 & 110 Sharp-pointed needle with a non-cutting metal wedge on each side. Makes a hole without cutting the threads of the fabric. Used for decorative and heirloom work, such as hemstitching. 100 One Universal needle and one Wing needle attached to a single shank. Metallica 70-100 Designed for metallic threads; has a large eye and deep groove. 12/13/10 5