Brother XL-2620 FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations, Fabric Type Thread Size of Needle

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————

FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS

Fabric Type		Thread			Size of Needle
Fabric Type		Type		Size	Size of Needle
		Type		Size
	Broadcloth	Cotton		60–80
Medium	Taffeta	Thread synthetic		60–80
weight	Taffeta	mercerized			75/11–90/14
weight		mercerized			75/11–90/14
fabrics
fabrics	Flannel,	Silk or silk		50–80
	Flannel,	Silk or silk
	Gabardine	finished
	Gabardine	finished
	Lawn, Batiste	Cotton		60–80
Lightweight	Georgette	Thread synthetic		60–80	65/9–75/11
fabrics	Georgette	mercerized			65/9–75/11
fabrics		mercerized
	Challis, Satin	Silk		50–80
	Denim	Cotton		30–50
Heavyweight	Corduroy	Thread synthetic			90/14–100/16
fabrics	Corduroy	mercerized		50	90/14–100/16
fabrics		mercerized		50
	Tweed	Silk
Stretch	Jersey			50–60	Ball point needle
fabrics	Tricot	Thread for knits		50–60	(golden colored)
fabrics	Tricot				75/11–90/14
		Thread synthetic
For top stitching		mercerized		30	90/14–100/16
		Silk

Memo

●For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.

●You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading.

CAUTION

●Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may also cause the seam to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches.

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Contents

Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only UNPACKING/REPACKING Instructions Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the MachineContents Using Attachments and Applications Knowing Your Sewing Machine Main PartsAccessories Optional AccessoriesUsing Your Sewing Machine Connecting PlugsMain Power and Sewing Light Switch Foot ControllerChecking the Needle Replacing the NeedleChanging the Presser Foot Touches the stopper, and securely tightenUsing a Free-arm Style Flat Bed Attachment1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to 1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itPattern Selection Dial ControlsStitches Patterns and Stitch Names Pattern RecommendedInstruction Width3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stretch Stitching Stitch Width DialReverse Sewing Lever Stitches Selecting a Stretch StitchThreading the Machine Winding the BobbinWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Upper Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot leverPullon thisup pin.the spool pin and put a spool of thread 6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Drawing up the Lower Thread Sewing with a Twin NeedleThread Tension Fabric Type Thread Size of Needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsSize Please Read Before Sewing Straight StitchingPattern Fixed 16-0Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch NameZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchBlind Hem Stitching Shell Tuck StitchingStitch 1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color asElastic Stitching 4Sew at a slow speedDouble Action Stitching PatchworkingOveredge Stitching StitchFeather Stitching Triple Zigzag Stretch StitchingDecorative Stitching Stitch Pattern Making a ButtonholePattern Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Width Foot Zipper InsertionCenter Gathering DarningOther AnyAppliqués Monogramming EmbroideringStitch Width Zigzag Stitch AnyKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Optional Accessories Using the Walking FootUsing the Quilting Foot Stitch PlateUsing the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot Machine’s sewing speed. Sew while moving the fabric slowly16-3/32 Quickly Stitch Together a QuiltMaintenance CleaningChanging the Light Bulb Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw0Install the needle plate cover Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it right ReferenceLower Or breaksThread ten Fabric isStitches are SkippedThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingIndex Numerics