Note:
Fine threads and needles are generally used for sewing thin fabrics, thicker threads and needles are
used for heavy fabrics.The strength of your thread and needle should always be tested on a remnant of
the fabric which you would like to use for sewing. Use the same thread for the needle and the bobbin.
When using stretch stitches on a fine fabric or on synthetics, use the needles with a blue shank (not
included in the delivery program). These prevent that stitches will be skipped. Needles are available at
specialized dealers.
Table of fabrics, threads and needles
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Fabric
Thread
Needle
Presser foot
pressure
A d j u s t m e n t
lever
Upper thread
tension
Upper thread
tension dial (20)
Fine fabrics
Medium fabrics
Heavy fabrics
nylon
batiste
voile
jeans fabric
coat fabric
jersey
wool
tweed
wool/silk
80 cotton
60 synthetics
50 silk
50 synthetics
silk
75
65
percale
pique
linen
jersey
jersey
gabardine
60-80
cotton
60 synthetics
50 silk
75 - 90
75
50 cotton
50 synthetics
50 silk
75 -90
75 - 90
75 - 90
silk
