Choose :Your Needle and Thread (Continued)
Fabric, Needle. Thread and Stitch Length Chart
FABRIC
Lightwe=ght:
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe_ Taffeta, Voile,
Organdy
Medium Weight:
Cotton, Cotton Blends,
Percale. Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker, Satin. Knits,
Vinyl Suitmgs, Linen,
Wool Crepe. Leather
Medium Heavy Weight:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Woo! Flannel,
Gabardine. Velvets,
Leather
Heavv Weight:
Coatfngs. Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavv
Twills. Canvas
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
11*ORANGE
!4.RED
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
THREAD SIZE
Pofvester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
50 Mercer=zed Cotton
Pc!vaster Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
50 Mercerzzed Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
12 stitches per
_nch
10 ~ t2 stitches
per inch
14-RED 8 _ 10 stitches
or per inch
1B-PURPLE
8 stitches per
18-GREEN tnch
Decorative top.stitching 16-PURPLE Buttonhole Twist 6 _ 8 stitches per
on all types of fabric 18-GREEN (Use as top thread only) inch
Stretch Fabrlc; 11 -BLUE
Polyester Double Knits, {STRETCH Polyester Core/Cotton 10 _ 12 stitches
NvJon Tricot. Jersey, FABRIC Wrap
Stretch Terry, Spande×, NEEDLE) 50 Mercerized Cotton per inch
Cite Tricot with "Q FOOT"
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Needle clamp screw
NOTE:
Raise the needle bar to Its highest posi-
tion by turning the hand wheel toward
you,
I. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
toward you,
2. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
3. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp
with the fiat side away from VOU,
4. Push the needle up as far as it will go,
5, Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the
large screwdriver from your accessory box.