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

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

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