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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
o Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
NEEDLE
FABRIC SIZE AND THREAD SIZE
COLOR
Lightwe{ght:
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,
Organdy
Mediurnweight,
Cotton, Cotton Blend,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker Satin, Knit,
Suitings, Linen,
Wool Crepe, Leather
Medium Heavyweight:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Woof Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvet,
Leather
Heavyweight:
Coating, Upholstery.
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
Decorative top-stitching
on all types of fabric
Stretch Fabnc:
Polyester Double Knit,
Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Cire Tricot
11-ORANGE
Pofyester CoretCotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
14-RED
14-RED
16-PURPLE
50 Mercenzed Cotton
Polyester CorelCotton
Wrap
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercenzed Heavy-duty
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
2
(12 stitches per
inch)
2-2.5
(t0-12 stitches
per _nch)
2-3
(8-10 stitches
per inch)
Heavy-duty Mercerized
!6-PURPLE
!8-GREEN
16-PU RPLE
18-GREEN
1t-BLUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Cotton
PoLyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
Buttonhole Twist
(Use as top thread only)
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercenzed Cotton
3
(8 stitches per
Inch)
3-4
(6-8 stitches
per inch)
2-2.5
(10q2 stitches
per inch)
o To Changethe Needle
f
f
NOTE:
I.
2.
3.
4,
5.
Flal
stde
away
ttom
You
Needle clamp screw
.o
Raise the needle bar to its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward you.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
toward you.
Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with
the flat side away trom you.
Push the needle up as tar as it will go.
Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the
large screwdriver from your accessory storage
box.
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