Needle and Fabric Chart
WEIGHT
FABRIC
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot
Leather Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Medium
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Heavy
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Very Heavy
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finishes
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TYPE of NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
Push the hook cover plate release button to the
right and remove the cover plate.
q Hook cover plate release button
w Hook cover plate
Lift out the bobbin.
e Bobbin
Setting the spool
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the
thread coming off the spool as illustrated.
q Spool of thread
w Spool pin
Press the spool holder firmly against the spool of
thread.
e Spool holder
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NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
16 (100)
14 (90)