Ricoma Quick Start Guide
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
THREAD BREAKS
NEEDLES
THREAD
STABILIZER
Reasons why thread breaks occur
Thread break prevention
Thread break troubleshooting
Anatomy of the needle
How long do needles last?
How do I know when to change a needle?
Why do needles break?
Blade sizes
Needle finishes
Types of needlepoints
The difference between sharp point and ball point needles
The relationship between needles and threads
The bobbin
Types of bobbin sides
Bobbin fiber choices
Top thread fiber choices
Common stabilizer weights
Cut-away
Tear-away
Specialty backing
Topping
Poly mesh backing
Fusible backing
Foam
Adjusting the bobbin tension
Other factors that affect tension
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