Operation Manual

NEEDLES
HA 1
15 1
15 1/705H
15 1/705H
(SUK)
130 PCL
Standard sharp needles. Sizes
range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18(110)
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
9(65) to 18(110)
Full ball point needle 9(65) to
18(110)
Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Qiana. Not recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15 1 for sewing all
fabrics.
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller
hole than standard large needle.)
EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Note twin needle:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3" and set the needle
position dial to middle position.
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or
skipped stitches.
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
14(90)
16(100)
18(110)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,
upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,
upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
polyester.
Most threads sold are medium size
and suitable for these fabrics and
needle sizes. Use polyester threads on
synthetic materials and cotton on
natural woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on top
and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use
heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
FABRICS THREAD
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of farbic.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
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