Sewing Basics; Sewing / Useful Applications; Matching The Needle, Fabric And Thread - Silvercrest SNM 33 B1 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

Sewing basics

Sewing / Useful applications

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Matching the needle, fabric and thread

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS
9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk,
muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, jerseys,
crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12(80) Medium weight fabrics-: cotton, satin, heavy
muslin, sailcloth, double knits, light woollens.
14(90) Medium weight fabrics: cotton duck, woollens,
heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16(100) Heavyweight fabrics: canvas, woollens, canvas
and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material
(light and medium).
18(110) Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of
Please Note:
- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used for
sewing heavy fabrics.
- Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
- Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics, and select the correct presser foot.
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Sewing (A)
Once the sewing machine is correctly
threaded and adjusted, lower the presser
foot before sewing by lowering the two-step
presser foot lifter (17). Press the control
pedal (t) to start sewing.
Stitching (B)
At the end of seam, press down the reverse
sewing lever (11). Sew a few reverse
stitches. Release the lever and the machine
will begin to sew forwards again
Releasing the material (C)
Turn the hand wheel (20) anticlockwise to
put the thread lever (1) into its highest
position. Lift the presser foot and pull the
material back in order to release it.
Cutting the thread (C)
Hold the threads behind the presser foot
with both hands; guide them to the thread
cutter (10) and move your hands down.
THREAD
Light-duty thread in cotton,
nylon or polyester.
Most threads sold are medium
size and suitable for these
fabrics and needle sizes. Use
polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural
woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on
top and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet
thread (set the presser foot to
high pressure-high numbers.)
fabric .