Replacing the Needle
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Needle types and their uses
The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
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Thread and needle number
The lower the thread number is, the larger the
thread, and the larger the needle number, the
larger the needle.
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Ball point needle (gold colored)
To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles
with stretch fabrics.
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Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the
fabric or thread.
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Embroidery needles
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When
embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use
a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle.
• A 75/11 needle is already installed when the
sewing machine is purchased.
CAUTION
Fabric Type/Application
Thread
Size of Needle
Type
Weight
Medium weight
fabrics
Broadcloth
Cotton thread
60–80
75/11–90/14
Taffeta
Synthetic thread
Flannel, Gabardine
Silk thread
50
Thin fabrics
Lawn
Cotton thread
60–80
65/9–75/11
Georgette
Synthetic thread
Challis, Satin
Silk thread
50
Thick fabrics
Denim
Cotton thread
30–50
90/14–100/16
Corduroy
Synthetic thread
50
Tweed
Silk thread
Stretch fabrics
Jersey
Thread for knits
50–60
Ball point needle
(gold colored)
75/11–90/14
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton thread
50–80
65/9–90/14
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
50
For top-stitching
Synthetic thread
30
90/14–100/16
Silk thread
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The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the table
above. If the combination of the fabric,
thread and needle is not correct,
particularly when sewing thick fabrics
(such as denim) with thin needles (such as
65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or
break. In addition, the stitching may be
uneven or puckered or there may be
skipped stitches.
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