Replacement of needle
1. Turn off power switch, rotate hand wheel to lift the needle to the highest
point and to lower the presser. Counterclockwise rotate needle set screw
to take out needle.
2. Insert the new needle into needle fixing hole with its flat face
backwards, upwards push the needle as far as possible and finally
clockwise tighten set screw.
Needle set screw
Needle clamp
The needle shall be frequently checked, since the blunt or worn out
needle would damage fabric.
Needle, Thread and Fabric Chart
Fabric Thread No.
thin fabric silk, voile, lawn, organdie,
georgette, warp fabric
80 to 100 fine silk thread
80 to 100 fine cotton thread
80 to 100 fine polyester thread
50 fine silk thread
9 (65)
or
11 (75)
medium fabric flax, cotton goods, pique,
serge,
double knitting fabric ,
fine cotton goods
60 to 80 cotton thread
50 to 80 synthetic thread
core thread
11 (65)
or
14 (90)
50 cotton thread 14 (90)
thick fabric jean, drill,
gaberdine, coated fabric,
wool, canvas
50 silk thread
40 to 50 cotton thread
40 to 50 synthetic thread
core thread
14 (90)
or
16 (100)
30 silk thread
30 cotton thread
16 (100)
For general sewing, 11# or 14# needle is suitable. Thin needle is for sewing thin fabric and coarse and heavy
needle for sewing heavy fabric.
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