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FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Date: 05/03/2009 ID: faqh00000522_000

Sewing Materials, Threads and Needles Comparison Chart

Material Stitch Stitch length(mm) Thread Needle
Fine materials:

Georgette
Lawn
Organdy
Tricot

Overlock stitch 2.0 - 3.0 Spun #80-90
Cotton #100
Tetron #80-100
SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
Fine materials:

Georgette
Lawn
Organdy
Tricot

Narrow over lock/
Rolled
hemming stitch
R-2.0 Needle thread:
Spun #80-90
Tetron #80-100

Looper thread:
Woolly nylon thread
Spun #80-90
Tetron #80-100

SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
Medium materials:

Broad cloth
Georgette
Serge

Overlock stitch 2.5-3.5 Spun #60-80
Cotton #60-80
Tetron #60-80
SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
#90
Medium materials:

Broad cloth

Narrow over lock/
Rolled
hemming stitch
R-2.0 Needle thread:
Spun #60-80
Tetron #60-80

Looper thread:
Woolly nylon thread
Spun #60-80
Tetron #60-80

SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
#90
Heavy materials:

Tweed
Denim
Knits

Overlock stitch 3.0-4.0 Cotton #50-60
Spun #60
Tetron #50-60
SCHMETZ
130/705H
#90

Decorative thread will work best in the upper looper for fashion sewing.

Related Models

3034D, 4234D, 5100D

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