Innov-is NS2850D
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Combination of fabric, thread and needle
Fabric / Thread / Needle Combinations
In principle, use a fine needle and thread with lightweight fabrics, and a larger needle and heavier thread with heavyweight fabrics.
Select a stitch appropriate for the fabric, and then adjust the stitch length. When sewing lightweight fabrics, make the stitch length finer (shorter). When sewing heavyweight fabrics, make the stitch length coarser (longer). When sewing stretch fabrics, refer to “Sewing stretch fabrics” in the operation manual.
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.
(1) Flat side (2) Needle type marking
(1) Flat surface |
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.
Fabric Type/Application | Thread | Size of Needle | Stitch length [mm (inch)] |
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Type | Size | ||||
Lightweight fabrics |
Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy, crepe, chiffon,voile, gauze, tulle, lining, etc. |
Polyester thread |
60 – 90 | 65/9 - 75/11 | Fine stitches 1.8-2.5 (1/16-3/32) |
Cotton thread,Silk thread | |||||
50 - 80 | |||||
Medium weight fabrics |
Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine, flannel, seersucker, double gauze, linen, terry cloth, waffle weave, sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin, quilting cotton, etc. |
Polyester thread |
60 – 90 | 75/11 - 90/14 | Regular stitches 2.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) |
Cotton thread, Silk thread |
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50 - 60 | |||||
Heavyweight fabrics |
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, etc. |
Polyester thread, Cotton thread |
30 | 100/16 | Coarse stitches 2.5-4.0 (3/32-3/16) |
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, tweed, corduroy, velour, melton wool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc. |
Polyester thread |
60 | 90/14 - 100/16 | ||
Cotton thread, Silk thread |
30 - 50 | ||||
Stretch fabrics (knit fabrics, etc.) |
Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece, interlock, etc. |
Cotton thread, Polyester thread, Silk thread |
50 | Ball point needle 75/11 – 90/14 |
Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness |
For top-stitching | Polyester thread, Cotton thread |
30 | 90/14 - 100/16 | Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness | |
50 –60 | 75/11 - 90/14 |