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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Comparison Chart of Sewing Materials, Threads and Needles
To check the needle correctly, place the flate side of the needle on a flat surface
(1) Back (flat side) (2) Front (3) Groove (4) Flat surface
(5) Place the flat side of needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.
The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the material and thread thickness.
Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the material that you wish to sew.
| Material | Stitch | Stitch Length (mm) |
Thread | Needle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine materials: | Georgette Lawn Organdy Tricot |
Overlock stitch | 2.0-3.0 |
Spun #80-90 |
130/705H #80 |
| Fine materials: | Georgette Lawn Organdy Tricot |
Narrow over lock / Rolled hemming stitch |
R-2.0 |
Needle thread :
Looper thread : |
130/705H #80 |
| Medium materials: | Broad cloth Gabardine Serge |
Overlock stitch | 2.5-3.5 |
Spun #60-80 |
130/705H #80 #90 |
| Medium materials: | Broad cloth | Narrow over lock / Rolled hemming stitch |
R-2.0 |
Needle thread :
Looper thread : |
130/705H #80 #90 |
| Heavy materials: | Tweed Denim Knits |
Overlock stitch | 3.0-4.0 |
Cotton #50-60 |
130/705H #90 |
Decorative thread will work best in the upperlooper for fashion sewing.
