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Preparations
Needles
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Wing needles (E)
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the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing
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fabrics.
Changing the needle
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the needle.
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side away from you until it will go no further.
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Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight
needle with a sharp point (F).
A damaged needle (G) can cause skipped stitches,
breakage or snapping of thread. A damaged needle can
also damage the needle plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (H), since it may
damage your sewing machine.