Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
To Change the Needle
FABRIC
Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,
Or9andy
Medium Weight:
Cotton, Cotton Blends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker, Satin, Knits,
Suitings, Linen,
Wool Crepe, Leather
Medium Heavy Weight:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvets,
Leather
Heavy Weight:
Coatings, Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
Decorative
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester Double Knits,
Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Cire Tricot
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!8 GREEN | I Polyester | Core/Cotton | |||||
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RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING
2
(12 stitches per I inch)
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per inch)
3
(8 stitches per
inch)
per inch )
per inch)
Needle clamp, screw
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Flat side
away from
you
NOTE: | Raise | the | needle | bar | to its | highest | posi- |
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1.Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you.
2.Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
3.Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you.
4.Push the needle up as far as it will go.
5.Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the
large screwdriver from your accessory storage box.
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