Janome 4900 QC manual Thread and Needle Chart, Needle Size

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Thread and Needle Chart

	WEIGHT	FABRIC	TYPE of NEEDLE	NEEDLE SIZE

	Very Light	Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy	Universal	9 (65)
		Net, Tulle	Ball Point	9 (65)

	Light	Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,	Blue Tipped Needle	11	(75)
		Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,	Universal	11	(75)
		Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,		12	(80)
		Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
		Crepe, Qiana

		Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot	Blue Tipped Needle	11	(75)
			Ball Point	11	(75)

		Leather Suede	Wedge Point	11	(75)
			Leather Needle

	Medium	Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,	Universal	14	(90)
	Medium	Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
		Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

		Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch	Ball Point	14	(90)
		Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

		Leather, Vinyl, Suede	Wedge Point	14	(90)
			Leather Needle

	Heavy	Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking	Denim Needle	16	(100)

		Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,	Universal	16	(100)
		Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,	Universal	16	(100)
		Drapery Fabrics

		Leather, Suede	Wedge Point	16	(100)
			Leather Needle	18	(110)

	Very Heavy	Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics	Universal	16	(100)

		Topstitching for Special Finishes	Topstitching Needle	14	(90)

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Name of parts Name of PartsStandard Accessories Attaching the table Detaching the tableFree-arm sewing can be used for To use start/stop button Connecting the Power SupplyTo use foot control Foot control Speed control sliderOperating Instructions Up/down needle position button Start/stop buttonReverse stitch button Auto-lock buttonStock/Call key see page 29 Screen brightness adjustment dialMode key see Monogramming key see7Clear key see 4Stitch width adjustment key see page 28, 295Stitch length adjustment key see page 28, 29 6Function touchpad seeMonogramming mode Mode selectionMode 1 Screen indication Mode 2Example stitch pattern Mode Pattern selection and screen indicationMode 2, 3 and Monogramming Pattern SelectionWindow duration time setting Resumption settingSound setting Language setting Pressure dial To drop or raise the feed dog Presser foot lifter To remove Changing the presser footTo remove and attach the foot holder Knee LifterChanging the needle Needle Size Thread and Needle ChartBobbin Winding Setting the spool of threadRemoving the bobbin Additional spool pin y Spool Inserting the bobbin Threading the machine Built-in needle threader Drawing up bobbin thread Balanced thread tension Manual thread tension adjustmentBalancing thread tension Auto-thread tensionSecuring a seam Machine settingsStraight stitch Changing sewing directionSewing on heavy fabric Using the quilting guideUsing the seam guides on the needle plate Turning a square cornerHelp button Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the needle drop positionExample To change the preset value for the stitch length Restoring the original settingsAttaching the darning foot P BastingTriple stretch stitch Lock-a-Matic stitchStretch stitch Saddle stitch Locking stitchNew sculpture stitch French knot Decorative stitchProgramming French knots Example Combination of patterns 54 Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the stitch widthZigzag stitch Overcasting stitch Types of Overcasting StitchesOvercasting with zigzag stitch Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitchDouble overedge stitch Knit stitchOverlock stitch Attaching the button sewing foot T Button sewingTo sew Keyhole Buttonhole Variations of Buttonholes Square ButtonholeRound-end Buttonhole Fine Fabric ButtonholeSquare buttonhole Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go Start the machine to sew the buttonhole Corded buttonhole Double layer buttonholeAdjusting stitch density Adjusting buttonhole widthKeyhole buttonholes #20 Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20 Round-end buttonholes #18Faux chain buttonhole #25 Knit buttonhole #24Welted buttonhole Page ⁄2t Eyelet Fabric preparation Zipper sewingFold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right Page Darning To sew the darning at a different size To adjust the evenness of darningTo sew a shorter darning To sew the same size darningTo sew a tack at a different size TackingTo sew a shorter tack To sew the same size tackBlind hem How to fold the fabricChanging needle drop position Quilting EPintuckingApplique Shell tuckFagoting SmockingScallop B Scallop aSatin stitch PatchworkCording Rolled hemStrand cording Cross stitch Twin needle sewing Pattern combination Example Programming patterns 33, 35 Combinations for a mirror image Pattern Elongation Extender stitches Free-motion quilting Editing program Combining satin and decorative stitches Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only Programming a monogram Programming a monogram Reducing the size of a monogram Editing the programmed patterns Deleting a letter character Viewing a long textExample To delete C from Abcd To duplicate the stitch pattern Inserting a letter characterDuplicating a pattern Example To insert a space between B and C in AbcdOverwriting a stored combination To store and call stitch pattern combinationsTo stock memory Deleting a stored combination Recalling a stored combinationExample Correcting distorted stitch patternsStretch stitch pattern Letters and numbersInserting the bobbin holder Cleaning the hook race and feed dogReplacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm Replacing the light bulbTo replace Message Problem/Cause Try this Beep sounds during Audible SignalsPip Normal operation Condition Cause Reference Troubleshooting