Brother International PC-420PRW Users Manual - English - Page 39

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. 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 Poral Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Size 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 60-80 50-80 30-50 50 Thread for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-80 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 APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Needle 33