Huskylock 90
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Table of sewing materials, threads and needles
The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tensions
depend upon stiffness and thickness of the fabric, thread, size and type. If necessary,
readjust referring to the chart below.
Thin material
Medium to thick
Thick material
(crepe, georgette)
(serge, gabardine)
(thick denim)
Needle System
11 (75)
11-14 (75-90)
14-16 (90-100)
HAx1 (=130/705H)
(for home-use
sewing machine)
NEEDLE THREAD
NEEDLE THREAD
NEEDLE THREAD
Overlock thread
Overlock thread
Overlock thread
Overlock
LOOPER THREAD
LOOPER THREAD
LOOPER THREAD
Overlock thread
Overlock thread
Overlock thread
Thread
Non-spun thread
Non-spun thread
Rolled edge NEEDLE THREAD
Overlock thread
LOOPER THREAD
Non-spun thread
Thread tension
Medium - Loose
Medium
Medium - Tight
Standard setting
Overedging width
(Between left needle
and the edge)
5.2-5.5 mm
5.2-5.5 mm
5.5-6 mm
Stitch length
2-2.5 mm
2.5-3 mm
2.5-3 mm