Brother computerized embroidery and sewing machine Replacing the Needle, Needle precautions

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Replacing the Needle

This section describes how to replace the needle.	1
Needle precautions

CAUTION

￿Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.

￿Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.

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

Note

￿Never use a thread of weight 130/20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions.

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