Brother NX 400 manual Replacing the Needle, Needle precautions, Needle types and their uses

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Replacing the Needle

This section provides information on sewing machine needles.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.

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.

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

 

 

 

 

Medium

Broadcloth

Cotton thread

 

6080

 

Taffeta

Synthetic thread

 

 

weight

 

 

75/11–90/14

fabrics

Flannel,

Silk thread

 

5080

 

 

Gabardine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thin

Lawn

Cotton thread

 

6080

 

Georgette

Synthetic thread

 

65/9–75/11

fabrics

 

 

 

Poral

Silk thread

 

5080

 

Thick

Denim

Cotton thread

 

3050

 

Corduroy

Synthetic thread

 

 

90/14–100/16

fabrics

 

50

 

Tweed

Silk thread

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stretch

Jersey

Thread for knits

 

5060

Ball point needle

fabrics

Tricot

 

(golden colored)

 

 

 

75/11–90/14

 

 

Cotton thread

 

 

 

Easily frayed fabrics

 

 

5080

 

Synthetic thread

 

65/9–90/14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silk thread

 

 

 

For top-stitching

Synthetic thread

 

30

90/14–100/16

 

 

Silk thread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Brother NX 400 manual Replacing the Needle, Needle precautions, Needle types and their uses