Sewing / Useful applications
Stitching
Cutting the thread
At the end of seam, press down the reverse
sewing lever. Sew a few reverse stitches.
Release the lever and the machine will sew
forwards again. (A)
Removing the work
Turn the handwheel towards to bring the
thread take up lever to its highest position,
raise the presser foot and remove work
towards the back.
Hold the threads behind the presser foot
with both hands, guide them to the slit (B)
and press down.
GB/ IE
81
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
A
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
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of
.
fabric
B
Sewing basics
Summary of Contents for SNMD 33 A1
Page 3: ...8 6 7 12 11 10 9 5 4 3 2 1 13 14 15 15 18 16 17 19 21 n o p j m k c d g i e h f a b l 20 ...
Page 4: ......
Page 93: ......
