Brother International Innov-ís 1000 Users Manual - English - Page 40

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. 1 Fabric Type/Application Thread Type Size Size of Needle Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50 75/11-90/14 Lawn Cotton thread 60 Thin fabrics Georgette Synthetic thread 65/9-75/11 Challis, Satin Silk thread 50-80 Denim Cotton thread 30-50 Thick fabrics Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 Tweed Silk thread 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Thread for knits 50-60 Ball point needle (gold colored) 75/11-90/14 Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread Synthetic thread 50-80 65/9-90/14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic thread 30 Silk thread 90/14-100/16 ■ Thread and needle number The lower the thread number is, the larger the thread, and the larger the needle number, the larger the needle. ■ Ball point needle (gold colored) To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles with stretch fabrics. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle. • 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. Replacing the Needle 39