Janome MyLock 744D - Thread and Needle Chart

Thread and Needle Chart
Type of fabric
Type of thread Needle Stitch length
Differential
feed ratio
Lightweight
Organdy,
Georgette,
Lawn, Crepe
de chine,
Lining.
Cotton: No. 80 – 100
Silk: No. 80 – 100
Synthetic: No. 80 – 100
HA-1 SP
No. 11
2.0 – 3.0 0.5 – 1.0
Mediumweight Cotton, Linen,
Satin, Ordinary
fabric.
Cotton: No. 60 – 100
Silk: No. 50 – 100
Synthetic: No. 60 – 100
HA-1 SP
No. 11 – 14
2.5 – 3.5 1.0
Heavyweight
Tweed,
Coating, Denim,
Doeskin,
Thick fabric.
Cotton: No. 50 – 60
Silk: No. 50 – 60
Synthetic: No. 50 – 60
HA-1 SP
No. 14
3.0 – 5.0 1.0
Knits
Knitted fabric.
Cotton: No. 60 – 80
Synthetic: No. 60 – 90
Woolly nylon (For looper
thread)
Woolly polyester (For
looper thread)
HA-1 SP
No. 11 – 14
2.5 – 4.0 1.0 – 2.2
* Refer to page 22 for adjusting the stitch length and differential feed ratio.
NOTE: Your overlock uses standard sewing needles (HA-1 SP, No.11, No.14).
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