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8.6) ADJUSTMENT OF NEEDLE AND HOOK TIMING AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
8.6.1) Needle
1) It is important to choose needles in line with embroidery fabric and thread used.
2) If inappropriate needles are used, poor embroidery conditions, frequent thread breaks, and thread
skipping might occur.
3) In general, use DBxK5 needle for embroidery.
8.6.2) Relations Between Needle and Thread
1) If proper needles are not chosen for the thread used, thread break and thread skipping might occur. The
embroidery condition will be negatively affected as well.
2) The table below shows the types of needles and thread used for embroidery.
0.25
0.27
0.29
0.32
0.34
0.36
USA
9
10
11
12
13
14
Japan
65
70
75
80
85
90
Germany
70~80
50~60
36~40
Cotton Thread #
100~120
80~100
60~70
Silk Thread #
130~150
100~130
80~100
Nylon Thread #
70~100
100~130
130~150
Rayon Thread #
Needle Size
Thread Size
The needle hole of DBXK5 is twice as big as that of DB1 (for regular sewing). For general
embroidery purposes, use DBXK5 needles.
CAUTION
Needle and thread most commonly used for embroidery
Thread: rayon yarn 120d/2
Needle: DBxK5 #11
CAUTION