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12 – GETTING READY TO SEW
GETTING READY TO SEW
General Threading Information
The loopers and needles are color coded, to indicate the
proper threading paths. Always start threading the loop-
ers and then the needles from right to left (follow the or-
der listed below).
1. Lower looper - Green
2. Upper looper - Red
3. Right needle - Blue
4. Left needle - Yellow
Note: Always raise the presser foot before threading.
Important
:
If the threads break during sewing, re-thread all
thread paths in the order listed below.
1. Unthread the needle(s)
2. Unthread upper and lower looper
3. Thread the lower looper
4. Thread the upper looper
5. Thread the needle(s) from right to left
See the table below for recommendations on what needles
and thread to use for different fabric weights.
Light Fabric
(voile, crepe, georgette, etc.)
Medium Fabric
(cotton, linen, chino, wool,
satin, etc.)
Heavy Fabric
(denim, tweed, etc.)
Knits
Knitted fabrics
Needles
HAx1SP #11
or
130/705 H-S, size #11/75
Needles
HAx1SP #14
or
130/705 H-S, size #14/90
Needles
HAx1SP #14
or
130/705 H-S, size #14/90
Needles
HAx1SP #11-14
or
130/705 H-S,
size #11/75-#14/90
Thread
Thread suitable for overlock machines
What Needle and Thread to Use with Different Fabrics
Black and white version of sticker from inside of machine cover
Red Green
Yellow Blue
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