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Stitch Samples and Needle Chart
Stitch Samples
Set stitch length regulator to 1
desired stitch length.
Make sure approximately 15 cm 2
of upper thread is pulled out and
laying behind presser foot. While
needle is in raised position,
insert a test strip from the
garment fabric under the foot.
Lower presser foot.3
Turn the hand wheel forward to 4
lower the needle through the
fabric, then step gently on the
foot controller to begin.
Turn the hand wheel towards you
5
to raise the needle and thread
take-up lever to their highest
positions.
Lift presser foot, remove fabric 6
and then manually cut the
thread with the cutter on the left
side of the head of the machine
or with a pair of scissors.
When using thread cutter: ✽
5
Press the thread cutter button
while the presser foot lever in the
down position
.
6
Lift foot and remove fabric.
Thread Tension
Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bobbin
✽
thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin
thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up.)
to increase
bobbin
tension
to reduce
needle
thread
tension
to increase
needle
thread
tension
Fabric
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
to reduce
bobbin
tension
Correct thread tension
Incorrect thread tension can lead
to such undesirable results as
messy stitches, puckered seams
and thread breakage.
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Wrong side of fabric
Bobbin tension . . .
Proper
When it is week
Bobbin tension . . .
Proper
When it is strong
Wrong side of fabric
Adjust the upper thread to match the bobbin thread.
Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with
●
The following chart applies to many different fabric, thread and needle combinations.
✽
HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may ✽
also be used under normal sewing conditions.
Adjust the pressure adjustment dial and the feed dog adjustment knob ✽
according to the chart on the sewing machine.
When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle ✽
or a needle designed for use with knit fabrics.
Fabric - Thread - Needles
Cloth Thread Needle (HLX5)
Specialty
fabrics
Velvet Silk, Polyester #30 – #50 #11 – #14
Quilt Polyester #20 – #50 #11 – #16
Synthetic Suede Polyester #20 – #50
Knit Polyester #20 – #50
Coating Polyester #50 #11 – #14
Light
weight
fabrics
Lawn Cotton #80 #9
Tricot Polyester #60
Silk Georgette Silk #50
Wool Georgette Silk, Polyester #50 #11
Middle
weight
fabrics
Gingham Cotton #60 – #80 #11 – #14
Lightweight Jersey Polyester #60 #11
Gabardine, Flannel Silk #50
Heavy
weight
fabrics
Denim Cotton #20 – #50 #14 – #18
Jersey Polyester #20 – #50 #11 – #16
Tweed Silk #20 – #50
HLX5
Schmetz
130/705H
#9 #65
#11 #75
#14 #90
#16 #100
#18 #110