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The sewing machine needle that should be used
depends on the fabric and thread thickness.
Note
Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may
cause malfunctions.
Memo
The smaller 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.
Use the ball point needle for best results when
sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”.
Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the
fabric or thread.
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous
since the needle may break while the machine is being
operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
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 injury.
Needle types and their uses
Fabric Type/
Application
Thread
Size of Needle
Type Size
Medium
weight
fabrics
Broadcloth
Cotton
thread
60–90
75/11–90/14
Taffeta
Synthetic
thread
Flannel,
Gabardine
Silk
thread
50
Thin
fabrics
Lawn
Cotton
thread
60–90
65/9–75/11
Georgette
Synthetic
thread
Challis,
Satin
Silk
thread
50
Thick
fabrics
Denim
Cotton
thread
30 100/16
50
90/14–100/16
Corduroy
Synthetic
thread
50–60
Tweed
Silk
thread
Stretch
fabrics
Jersey
Thread
for knits
50–60
Ball point
needle
75/11–90/14
(gold colored)
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton
thread
50–90
65/9–90/14
Synthetic
thread
Silk
thread
50
For top-stitching
Synthetic
thread
Silk
thread
30 100/16
50–60 75/11–90/14
CAUTION
The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the table on the this
page. 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.
Checking the needle
1
2
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
3
4
c Flat surface
d Even
3
5
e Not even
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