Brother 855-X06 operation manual FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations, Ball point needle, Size

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FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS

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Fabric Type/Application			Thread		Size of Needle

		Type		Size
		Type		Size
Medium weight	Broadcloth	Cotton thread		60–90
Medium weight	Taffeta	Synthetic thread		60–90	75/11–90/14
fabrics	Taffeta	Synthetic thread			75/11–90/14
	Flannel, Gabardine	Silk thread		50
	Lawn	Cotton thread		60–90
Thin fabrics	Georgette	Synthetic thread		60–90	65/9–75/11
Thin fabrics	Georgette	Synthetic thread			65/9–75/11
	Challis, Satin	Silk thread		50
	Denim	Cotton thread		30	100/16
Thick fabrics	Denim	Cotton thread		50
				50
	Corduroy	Synthetic thread		50–60	90/14–100/16
	Corduroy	Synthetic thread			90/14–100/16
	Tweed	Silk thread
	Tweed	Silk thread
	Jersey				Ball point needle
Stretch fabrics		Thread for knits		50–60	75/11–90/14
Stretch fabrics		Thread for knits		50–60	75/11–90/14
	Tricot				(gold colored)

		Cotton thread		50–90

Easily frayed fabrics		Synthetic thread			65/9–90/14
Easily frayed fabrics		Synthetic thread			65/9–90/14

		Silk thread		50
For top-stitching		Synthetic thread		30	100/16
		Synthetic thread
		Silk thread		50–60	75/11–90/14
		Silk thread

Note

●Never use a thread weighted #20 or lower. It may cause machine malfunction.

Memo

●The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle.

■Ball point needle

Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.

The factory recommended needle is “HG-4BR” (Organ). Schmetz needles “JERSEY BALL POINT” 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be used as a substitute.

■Transparent nylon thread

Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread.

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 Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Part Name Part Code Americas Others AccessoriesOptional accessories Knowing Your Sewing MachineFlat bed attachment Main PartsConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Using Your Sewing MachineConnecting plugs Replacing the needle Main power and sewing light switchFoot controller Checking the needleChanging the presser foot Stretch stitching Presser foot installation orientationControls Pattern selection dialPattern Stitch Name Recommended Patterns and stitch namesStitches Only available on certain models Stitches0-3/16 Fixed Stitch width dial Stitch length dialWinding the bobbin Threading the MachineReverse sewing lever Turn on the machine Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pinLower threading Install the bobbin wound with threadGroove Projection Lower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbinUpper threading Guide Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot leverNeedle holder Needle threader lever Pull the thread through the needle Replace the bobbin cover Drawing up the lower threadPull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread For models equipped with a quick-set bobbinFabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsBall point needle Transparent nylon threadStarting sewing Sewing BasicsPlease read before sewing Sewing thick fabrics Trial sewingChanging the sewing Direction Sewing with a twin needle Option Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Stitching cylindrical piecesThread the right needle Attaching the extra spool pinSelect a stitch Thread the left needleUpper tension is too tight Thread tensionUpper tension is too loose Correct tensionBlind hem stitching BUILT-IN StitchesStraight stitching Zigzag stitchingFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press Sew at a slow speed Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalElastic stitching Set the stitch width to Double action stitchingFagoting Joining fabricStitch Overedge stitchingPattern Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Feather stitchingTriple zigzag stretch stitching Decorative stitchingOpenbutton.the button plate and insert Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonhole Making a buttonholeLower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly If the button does not fit in the button guide plateYou need to sew the front bar tack first Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fed Adjusting buttonholesMaking a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Follow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole onAny Sewing Darning Sewing buttonsAt a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Then tie it with the bobbin threadPrepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong side Using Attachments and ApplicationsWhen you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Zipper insertionBaste the cut design to the fabric GatheringDarning AppliquésWhen sewing seams Turn off the machine Optional AccessoriesUsing the blind stitch foot When edge stitching Turn off the machineAppendix MaintenancePrecautions on storing the machine CleaningInstall the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Symptom Possible cause How to put it right TroubleshootingTangled or Thread BreaksLower Thread isStitch is Stitches are SkippedThreader can Not be usedNumerics IndexEnglish