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Relationship between the needle, thread
and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension
The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to
match the type of fabric. Follow the directions in the table below.
-2
-1
-3
+2
+3
+4
+1
+1
+2
-1
Relationship betw
een the needle
,
thread and f
abr
ic
Adjusting the thread
tension
Sewing thin fabric
Sewing normal fabric
Sewing thick fabric
Needle
Thread
Fabric
Thread
tension
No. 75/11
No. 90/14
No. 100/16
Polyester No. 90
Cotton No. 80 to No. 120
Silk No. 80
Polyester No. 50 to No. 60
Cotton No. 60 to No. 80
Silk No. 50 to No. 80
Polyester No. 30 to No. 50
Cotton No. 40 to No. 50
Silk No. 50
Normal back cloth
Quipler
Georgette
Lawn
Lace, etc.
Normal front cloth
Broad
Soft denim
Satin
Pile
Gingham, etc.
Curtains
Denim
Quilting
Fleece
Tweed
Felt, etc.
-1 ~ -3
+1 ~ +3
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Use a ball point needle for the sewing alignment of stretch fabric.
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Please purchase any needles not included as accessories, after checking they are
specified as home-use sewing machine needles.
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Use the same kind of threads for upper/lower thread.
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The bigger the needle number is , the thicker the needle is, the bigger the thread
number is, the thinner the thread is.
Sewing preparations
