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16 – Preparations
Note: Before you begin changing the needle, it can be
helpful to place a small piece of paper or fabric under-
neath the needle area, over the hole in the needle plate,
so that the needle doesn't accidentally fall down into the
machine.
1. Loosen the needle clamp screw. If it feels tight,
use the multi-purpose tool from your accessories
to aid with loosening the screw.
2. Remove the needle.
3. Push the new needle upwards into the needle
clamp with the at side of the needle away from
you.
4. When the needle will go up no further, tighten
the screw securely.
Changing the needle
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread
Needle Size Fabric Thread
70 (9)
80 (12)
Lightweight fabrics: Fine cotton, voile, silk,
muslin, interlock, tricot, jersey, crepe, polyester,
chiffon, organza, organdy
Light duty all purpose thread
80 (12)
90 (14)
Medium weight fabrics: Quilting cotton, satin,
double knit, lightweight wool, rayon, polyester,
lightweight linen
Use polyester threads on synthetic fabrics
and all-purpose or cotton thread on natu-
ral fabrics for best results.
90 (14) Medium weight fabrics: Firm woven, medium
weight linen, cotton/polyester blend, terry-
cloth, chambray, double knit
90-110 (16) Heavy weight fabrics: Canvas, wool, denim,
home decor, eece, heavy knit
Polyester or all-purpose thread
110 (18) Heavy weight fabrics: Coat weight wool, up-
holstery fabrics
Heavy duty thread for needle, with
all-purpose thread for the bobbin.
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