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Sewing / Useful applications

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Matching needle/ fabric/ 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, tricot,
jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse
fabrics.
12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.
14(90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen,
heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16(100) Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor
tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery
material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
18(110)
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of
Note twin needle:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3" and set the needle
position dial to middle position.
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped
stitches.
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Sewing (1)
Once the sewing machine is correctly
adjusted and installed, lower the presser
foot by lowering the lever. Press the
controller pedal to start sewing.
Stitching (2)
At the end of seam, press down the reverse
sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse
stitches. Release the lever and the machine
will sew forwards again.
Releasing the material (3)
Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise and
put the thread lever (C) into its highest
position. Start the sewing foot and pull the
material back in order to release it.
Cutting the thread (3)
Hold the threads behind the presser foot
with both hands, guide them to the slit (B)
and press 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. (Use heavy foot
pressure-large numbers.)
fabric .

Sewing basics

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