Brother XL-3500 - Manual (Page 28)

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————
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FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS
Memo
● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.
● You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading.
Fabric Type
Thread
Size of Needle
Type Size
Medium
weight
fabrics
Broadcloth Cotton
60 – 80
75/11–90/14
Taffeta
Thread synthetic
mercerized
Flannel,
Gabardine
Silk or silk
finished
50 – 80
Lightweight
fabrics
Lawn, Batiste Cotton
60 – 80
65/9–75/11 Georgette
Thread synthetic
mercerized
Challis, Satin Silk 50 – 80
Heavyweight
fabrics
Denim Cotton 30 – 50
90/14–100/16 Corduroy
Thread synthetic
mercerized 50
Tweed Silk
Stretch
fabrics
Jersey
Thread for knits 50 – 60
Ball point needle
(golden colored)
75/11–90/14 Tricot
For top stitching
Thread synthetic
mercerized
30 90/14–100/16
Silk
● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.
Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle
(65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may also cause the seam
to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches.
CAUTION
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