Brother XL5050 - Manual (Page 25)

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————
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CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS
Note
● Select the correct needle and thread size from the above chart.
● Use the same size thread for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads.
● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.
Fabric Type
Thread
Size of Needle
Type Size
Medium-
weight
fabrics
Broadcloth Cotton
60 – 80
75/11
–
90/14
Taffeta
Synthetic
mercerized
Flannel,
Gabardine
Silk or
silk finished
50 – 80
Lightweight
fabrics
Lawn, Batiste Cotton
60 – 80
75/11 Georgette
Synthetic
mercerized
Challis, Satin Silk 50 – 80
Heavy-
weight
fabrics
Denim Cotton 30 – 50
90/14
–
100/16 Corduroy
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
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, for example, using heavyweight fabric such as denim with a small
needle (for example, 75/11) may bend or break the needle. Also, the seam may be uneven,
the fabric may pucker, or the machine may skip stitches.
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