Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
- Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16)
* The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. - Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight
* Never use thread of 20 weight or lower. It may cause the machine to malfunction.
* The smaller the number, the heavier the thread. As the numbers increase, the thread gets finer. - The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
- The combinations shown in the table provide a general guideline. Be sure to sew trial stitches on the actual number of layers and type of fabric to be used in your project.
- The machine needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly. For details on when to replace the needle, refer to “Changing the Needle”.
- In principle, use a fine needle and thread with lightweight fabrics, and a larger needle and heavier thread with heavyweight fabrics.
- Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. When sewing lightweight fabrics, make the stitch length finer (shorter). When sewing heavyweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser (longer).
When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to “Sewing Buttonholes on Stretch Fabrics”.
Fabric Type/Application | Thread | Size of needle | Stitch length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | Weight | ||||
Lightweight fabrics | Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy, crepe, chiffon, voile, gauze, tulle, lining, etc. | Polyester thread | 60 - 90 | 65/9 - 75/11 | Fine stitches |
Cotton thread Silk thread | 50 - 80 | ||||
Medium weight fabrics | Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine, flannel, seersucker, double gauze, linen, terry cloth, waffle weave, sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin, quilting cotton, etc. | Polyester thread | 60 - 90 | 75/11 - 90/14 | Regular stitches |
Cotton thread Silk thread | 50 - 60 | ||||
Heavyweight fabrics | Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, etc. | Polyester thread Cotton thread | 30 | 100/16 | Coarse stitches |
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, tweed, corduroy, velour, melton wool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc. | Polyester thread | 60 | 90/14 - 100/16 | ||
Cotton thread Silk thread | 30 - 50 | ||||
Stretch fabrics (knit fabrics, etc.) | Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece, interlock, etc. | Polyester thread Cotton thread Silk thread | 50 | Ball point needle | Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness |
For top-stitching | Polyester thread Cotton thread | 30 | 90/14 - 100/16 | Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness | |
50 - 60 | 75/11 - 90/14 | ||||