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FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONSNote
●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
Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle
Type Size
Medium weight
fabrics
Broadcloth Cotton thread 60–90 75/11–90/14
Taffeta Synthetic thread
Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50
Thin fabrics
Lawn Cotton thread 60–90 65/9–75/11
Georgette Synthetic thread
Challis, Satin Silk thread 50
Thick fabrics
Denim Cotton thread 30 100/16
50
90/14–100/16
Corduroy Synthetic thread 50–60
Tweed Silk thread
Stretch fabrics Jersey
Thread for knits 50–60 Ball point needle
75/11–90/14
(gold colored)
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton thread 50–90 65/9–90/14Synthetic thread
Silk thread 50
For top-stitching Synthetic thread
Silk thread
30 100/16
50–60 75/11–90/14
●Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.