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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
Note twin needle:
1. Twin needles are used for decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial (4) should be set at "2.5".
3. The European needle size is 65, 70, 80 etc. The American and Japanese needle size is 9, 11, 12
etc.
4. Replace the needle regularly and not later than the first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
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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 (18). Press the
control pedal (r) to start sewing.
Stitching (B)
At the end of seam, press down the
reverse sewing lever (8). 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 (21) 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 (12) 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.)
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Sewing basics

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