Pfaff creative stylist MN 110 Manual - Page 54

NEEDLE AND THREAD MATRIX Refer to the chart below to view the application range of threads and needles used for general embroidery. Size of a needle U.S.A Japan 0.25 9 0.27 10 0.29 11 0.32 12 0.34 13 0.36 14 Size of a thread Germany Cotton Silk 65 70 - 80 100 - 120 70 75 50 - 60 80 - 100 80 85 50 - 60 60 - 70 90 Nylon 130 - 150 100 - 130 80 - 100 Rayon 70 - 100 100 - 130 130 - 150 BACKING AND NEEDLE RECOMMENDATIONS Fabric Canvas Canton fleece Coated or waterproof Corduroy Cotton sheeting Denim Dress shirt (woven) Golf shirt Headwear Leather and vinyl Lingerie or silk Lycra or spandex Nylon windbreaker Satin jacket Sweather knit Sweatshirt T-shirt Terry Cloth Recommendations Use a light to medium tear-away. Sharp needles are better for longer runs. We recommend using a 75/11 sharp or normal round point needle. Use light tear-away polyester backing to maintain colorfast-ness if a garment is subjected to extensive sunlight, chlorine, salt water or industrial laundering and bleaching. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a light to heavy tear-away backing. We recommend using a 75/11, 80/12 sharp or light ballpoint needle. Use a medium topping and light to medium tear-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a heavy cut-away or tear-away/wash-away. Great for children's clothing. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a heavy cut-away or tear-away/wash-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a heavy cut-away or tear-away/wash-away. We recommend using a 75/11 or 70/10 light ballpoint or 80/12 needles for small details. Use a light to heavy cut-away. Heavy knits require a medium to heavy cut-away; medium knits require a light cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a medium to heavy tear-away. We recommend using a 75/11 or 80/12 sharp needle. Use a light tear-away. We recommend using a 75/11 or 80/12 light ballpoint needle on stiff or spongy leather (upholstery luggage). We recommend using a 70/10 or 80/12 sharp needle on soft, supple garment leather. Use a water-soluble or tear-away. We recommend using a 70/10 light ballpoint needle or 80/12 needle depending on the thread. Use a medium cut-away or water-soluble tear-away. We recommend using a 70/10 medium ballpoint needle. Use a light to heavy cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a light to heavy cut-away. Cotton-on-cotton is a nice look. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a medium to heavy cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a heavy tear-away or cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a light, water-soluble or tear-away or medium cut-away. We recommend using a 75/11 light ballpoint needle. Use a medium-weight, water-soluble tear-away and topping. We recommend using a 75/11 or 80/12 light ballpoint needle. 54 - THREADS, STABILIZERS & NEEDLES