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Stitch Samples and Needle Chart
Stitch Samples
1 Set stitch length regulator to de-
sired stitch length.
2 Make sure approximately 15 cm
of upper and bobbin threads are
pulled out and laying behind
presser foot. While needle is in
raised position, insert a test strip
from the garment fabric under
the foot.
3 Lower presser foot.
4 Turn the hand wheel forward to
lower the needle through the fab-
ric, then step gently on the foot
controller to begin.
5
Turn the hand wheel towards you
to raise the needle and thread
take-up lever to their highest po-
sitions.
6 Lift presser foot, remove fabric
and then cut thread.
When using thread cutter:
5
Press the thread cutter button
while the presser foot lever in the
down position
.
6 Lift foot and remove fabric.
Thread Tension
Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bob-
bin thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin
thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up.)
to increase
bobbin
tension
to reduce
needle
thread
tension
to increase
needle
thread
tension
Fabric
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
to reduce
bobbin
tension
Correct thread tension
Incorrect thread tension can lead
to such undesirable results as
messy stitches, puckered seams
and thread breakage.
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Wrong side of fabric
Bobbin tension . . .
Proper
When it is week
Bobbin tension . . .
Proper
When it is strong
Wrong side of fabric
Adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread.
Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with
The following chart applies to many different fabric, thread and needle combinations.
HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may
also be used under normal sewing conditions.
Adjust the pressure adjustment dial and the feed dog adjustment knob accord-
ing to the chart on the sewing machine.
When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle or
a needle designed for use with knit fabrics.
HLX5
#9
#11
#14
#16
#18
Schmetz
130/705H
#65
#75
#90
#100
#110
Fabric - Thread - Needles
Cloth Thread Needle (HLX5)
Velvet Silk, Polyester #30 #50 #11 #14
Special
Quilt Polyester #20 #50
fabric
Synthetic Suede Polyester #20 #50 #11 #16
Knit Polyester #20 #50
Coating Polyester #50 #11 #14
Light
Lawn Cotton #80
weight
Tricot Polyester #60 #9
fabrics
Silk Georgette Silk #50
Wool Georgette Silk, Polyester #50 #11
Middle Gingham Cotton #60 #80 #11 #14
weight Lightweight Jersey Polyester #60
#11
fabrics Gabardine, Flannel Silk #50
Heavy Denim Cotton #20 #50 #14 #18
weight Jersey Polyester #20 #50
#11 #16
fabrics Tweed Silk #20 #50
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