Stitch Samples and Needle Chart
Stitch Samples
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1Set stitch length regulator to desired stitch length.
2Make sure approximately 15cm 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.
3Lower presser foot.
4Lower needle through fabric, then step gently on presser foot and begin.
Using the right needle
Fabric
Upper
Thread
Lower |
Thread |
Using the wrong needle can lead to such undesirable results as messy stitches, puckered seams and thread breakage.
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| Adjust needle thread tension with dial | |
Wrong side of fabric | to increase | ||
| Lower | needle | |
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| Thread | ||
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Right side of Fabric |
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| Upper | bobbin | |
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Bobbin tension · · · | Proper |
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When it is strong | |||
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Wrong side of fabric | Adjust needle thread tension with dial | ||
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| Lower | to reduce | |
| needle thread tension | ||
| Thread | ||
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Right side of fabirc |
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| Upper | tension | |
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Bobbin tension · · · | Proper |
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When it is week | |||
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Accessories | |
Parts | Names |
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Begin | Before You |
Changing Needles and Light Bulb |
5Raise needle to highest point.
6Lift needle, remove fabric and then cut thread.
✽When using thread cutter:
5Push thread cutter button
6Lift foot and remove fabric.
●Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with. ✽ The following chart applies to many different sewing methods.
| Cloth | Fabric - Thread - Needles | Needle (HLX5) | HLX5 | Schmetz | |
Special | Thread |
| 130/705H | |||
Velvet | Silk, Polyester #30 – #50 | #11 – #14 | #9 | #65 | ||
fabric | Synthetic Suede | Polyester #20 – #50 | #11 – #16 | #11 | #75 | |
Light | Lawn | Cotton #80 |
| #14 | #90 | |
Tricot | Polyester #60 | #9 | #16 | #100 | ||
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Silk Georgette | Silk #50 |
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Wool Georgette | Silk, Polyester #50 | #11 |
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Medium |
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Gingham | Cotton #60 – #80 | #11 – #14 |
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weight | Lightweight Jersey | Polyester #60 | #11 |
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fabrics | Gabardine, Flannel | Silk #50 |
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Heavy | Denim | Cotton #20 – #50 | #14 – #18 |
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weight | Jersey | Polyester #20 – #50 | #11 – #16 |
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fabrics | Tweed | Silk #20 – #50 |
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✽HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may also be used under normal sewing conditions.
✽Adjust pressure of sewing foot and drop feet height according to chart.
✽When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle or other needle designed for use with knit fabrics.
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Needle Chart | Samples and | Stitch | |
Presser Feet | Changing | ||
Sewing | Basic | ||
Machine | Your | Caring for | |
Shooting | Trouble | ||
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