User Manual

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Needle Size Guide
Sewing Reference Cards
Directions: Print at full scale, cut on outside lines, hole punch, and attach to a keyring.
(Laminate if you’d like extra durability.)
American/
European
9/65
10/70
11/75
12/80
14/90
16/100
Very Light: Chion, Georgette, Fine Lace,
Organdy Net, Tulle
Light: Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe,
Satin, Satin-backed Crepe, Single Knits,
Jersey, Swim-wear, Tricot, Leather Suede
Medium: Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin,
Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth,
Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap,
Quilted Fabrics, Double Knits, Stretch
Velour, Stretch terry, Sweater Knits
Heavy: Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking, Double
Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Draper Fabrics, Canvas, Duck Upholstery
Fabrics
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Janome Needle Guide
Purple Tip
This size 14 ball point needle is
specifically designed for Janome
machines. The needle is best for heavy
weight knits and dense embroidery
designs. It’s also the recommended
needle for quilting with cotton thread.
Red Tip
This size 14 sharp point needle is great
for general sewing on medium weight
fabrics.
Blue Tip
This size 11 ball point needle is
specifically designed for Janome
machines. The needle works well on
light-medium weight knit fabrics and is
the recommended needle for
light-medium weight embroidery.
Note: The sewing life of a needle is 8 hours.
*It’s recommended that Janome machines use size
9-16 needles. Refer to your manual for the maximum
size needle to safely stitch on your machine.
Fabric Type