Brother HE 120 Needle types and their uses, Thread and needle number, Transparent nylon thread

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Needle types and their uses

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	60–80
Medium weight
	Taffeta	Synthetic thread		75/11–90/14
fabrics
	Flannel, Gabardine	Silk thread	50–80
	Lawn	Cotton thread	60–80
Thin fabrics	Georgette	Synthetic thread		65/9–75/11
	Challis, Satin	Silk thread	50–80
	Denim	Cotton thread	30–50
				90/14–100/16
Thick fabrics	Corduroy	Synthetic thread	50
	Tweed	Silk thread
Stretch fabrics	Jersey			Ball point needle
		Thread for knits	50–60	(golden colored)
	Tricot			75/11–90/14
		Cotton thread
Easily frayed fabrics		Synthetic thread	50–80	65/9–90/14
		Silk thread
For top-stitching		Synthetic thread	30	90/14–100/16
		Silk thread

■Thread and needle number

The lower the thread number is, the larger the thread, and the larger the needle number, the larger the needle.

■Ball point needle (gold colored)

To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles with stretch fabrics.

■Transparent nylon thread

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

■Embroidery needles

Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle.

•A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.

CAUTION

●The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table above. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.

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