Preparing the Needle and Thread
Getting Ready
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Embroidery Needles
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for
embroidery. When embroidering patterns with
short stitches, such as small letters, we
recommend using a ball point needle for
embroidery.
Check the spool to be used, and prepare the
necessary parts.
Spool Cap
Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you
to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of
spool being used.
When using the spool as shown in the illustration,
use the thread spool insert (mini king thread
spool). Make sure that the thread spool insert is
firmly inserted. After installing it, pull out some
thread, and check that the thread unwinds without
getting caught.
a Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)
b Hole diameter 8.0 mm to 10.5 mm (approx. 5/16
inch to 13/32 inch)
c Spool (cross-wound thread)
Spool Net
When using thread that winds off quickly, such as
transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place
the spool net over the spool before placing the
spool of thread onto the spool pin.
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of
the spool.
a Spool net
b Thread spool
c Spool pin
d Spool cap
* When threading the spool with the spool net on,
make sure that 5-6cm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2 inches) of
thread is pulled out.
* It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension
when using the spool net.
CAUTION
• The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations
are shown in the preceding table. If the combination of
the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly
when sewing heavy fabrics (such as denim) with thin
needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may break
and cause injury. In addition, the stitching may be
uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.
How to Use the Spool Cap and
Spool Net
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