Janome Harmony 8100 - SECTION III STRAIGHT,BUTTONHOLE AND UTILITY SEWING; Selecting Patterns (Ordinary Sewing)

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FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine,
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
Selecting Needle and Thread
For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight
fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric
without fraying the needle thread.
In the needle case you will find Two size 14s, two size 11s and one blue tipped needle. Use a blue tipped needle
to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.
There are also specialty needles available from your sewing machine dealer. A denim needle with a sharp tip is used
to effectively pierce dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitching needle with a
larger eye accommodates heavier weight thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede allowing
the thread to follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are
permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Needle
Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point Leather
Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
NEEDLE
SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
11 (75)
14 (90)
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
Very Heavy