Fabric/thread/needle combinations – Brother PC 6500 User Manual
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FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS
Application
Thread
Size of needle
Medium weight
fabric
Thin fabric
Thick fabric
Broad cloth
Taffeta
Flannel, Gabardine
Lawn
Georgette
Challis, Satin
Denim
Corduroy
Tweed
Jersey
Tricot
Type
Cotton
Silk
Cotton
Silk
Cotton
Silk
Silk
Size
60-80
60-80
50-80
60-80
60-80
50-80
30-50
50
50
30
30
11-14
9-11
14-16
Synthetic
mercerized
Synthetic
mercerized
Synthetic
mercerized
Synthetic
mercerized
Thread for knits
Stretch fabric
Golden needle
11-14
14-16
For top stitching
Note
–
For sewing on the popular variety of stretch fabrics, for embroidering and for decorative stitch sewing,
the golden needle should be used.
–
There are many different types of needles to suit a variety of sewing needs. Therefore, be sure to
select the correct needle for your specific sewing application, for example when sewing denim or when
sewing with metallic thread.
Select the appropriate thread and needle for the fabric that you are using.
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