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In this chapter you will find information regarding needles and threads, which can help you create
beautiful embroidery, instructions on how to perform routine maintenance for the machine, and
measures to take when problems are encountered.
The following shows some representative examples of fabric, thread, and needle combinations to
improve the quality of the finished embroidery. Please follow these recommendations.
(*1) Indicated in denier format. The higher the number, the thicker the thread. The lower the number, the thinner the
thread.
(*2) The lower the number, the finer the needle. The higher the number, the thicker the needle.
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8.1 Producing beautiful embroidery
Fabric
Upper thread
Needle size (*2)
Material
Size (*1)
Thin fabrics such as
georgette and organdy
Polyester, rayon
75d/2 or 120d/2
No. 9 through 11
Felt, knitted fabrics such as
T-shirts
No. 9 through 12
Caps, thick fabrics such as
denim
120d/2
No. 11 through 14
Fine needles such as No. 9 should be used for thin fabrics.
To prevent the breakage of the needle or the thread when embroidering thick fabrics, such as caps
and denim products, use thick needles such as No. 12 or 14.
Switch to finer needles if the holes left after embroidery tend to stand out.
