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Replacing the Needle    

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Replacing the Needle

This section provides information on sewing machine needles.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these 
precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to 
read and carefully follow the instructions below.

Needle types and their uses

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the 
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.

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Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or 
damage the machine.

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Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fabric Type/Application

Thread

Size of Needle

Type

Size

Medium weight 

fabrics

Broadcloth

Cotton thread

60–90

75/11–90/14

Taffeta

Synthetic thread

Flannel, Gabardine

Silk thread

50

Thin fabrics

Lawn

Cotton thread

60–90

65/9–75/11

Georgette

Synthetic thread

Challis, Satin

Silk thread

50

Thick fabrics

Denim

Cotton thread

30

100/16

50

90/14–100/16

Corduroy

Synthetic thread

50-60

Tweed

Silk thread

Stretch 

fabrics

Jersey

Thread for knits

50–60

Ball point needle

75/11–90/14

(golden colored)

Tricot

Easily frayed fabrics

Cotton thread

50–90

65/9–90/14

Synthetic thread

Silk thread

50

For top-stitching

Synthetic thread

Silk thread

30

100/16

50–60

90/11–90/14

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