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Replacing the Needle
This section describes how to replace the needle.

Needle precautions

CAUTION

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.
Note
zNever use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions.
zOnly use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or

damage the machine.

zNever use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
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
(gold colored)
75/11–90/14
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton thread 50–90 65/9–90/14Synthetic thread
Silk thread 50
For top-stitching Synthetic thread 50 90/14–100/16
Silk thread