Guzzanti GZ 116, Instruction Book

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Matching needle/ faЬric/ thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SlZE FABRlCS THREAD
9-11(65-75)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty
polyester. thread in cotton, nylon or
12(80)
Мedium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
Мost 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.
14(90) Мedium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16(100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
18(110) Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls. Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
lМPORTANT: Мatch needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATlON TYPE OF FABRlC
HA 1
15 1
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large.
9 (65) to 18(110) Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana.
Not recommended for double knits.
15 1/705H(SUК) Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110) Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
Кnits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15 1 for sewing all fabrics.
15 1/705H(SUК) Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110) Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
130 PCL Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
Note:
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".
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approхimately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
5. Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.