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Fabric, Thread, And Needle Combinations
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FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 1 Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 Size of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Stretch fabrics Jersey Tricot Thread for knits 50-60 Ball point needle 75/11-90/14 (gold colored) Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread Synthetic thread 50-90 65/9-90/14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic thread Silk thread 30 50-60 100/16 75/11-90/14 Note ● Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause machine malfunction. Memo ● The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be used as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches. 24