Operation Manual

10
NEEDLES
The sewing machine needle plays an important role
in successful sewing. To ensure you will get a quality
needle, we recommend INSPIRA™ needles of
system 130/705H. Below, À nd a description of the
most frequently used needles for sewing on woven
and stretch fabrics.
Universal needle (A)
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and
come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a
variety of fabric types and weights.
Stretch needle (B)
Stretch needles have a special shaft to eliminate
skipped stitches when there is a Á ex in the fabric. For
knits, swimwear, Á eece, synthetic suedes and leathers.
Marked with a yellow band.
Embroidery needle (C)
Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly
rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid
damage to thread and fabrics. Use with metallic and
other specialty threads for embroidery and decorative
sewing. Marked with a red band.
Denim needle (D)
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly
woven fabrics without deÁ ecting the needle. For
canvas, denim, microÀ bers. Marked with a blue band.
Wing needle (E)
The Wing needle has wide wings on the side of
the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing
entredeux and other hemstitches on natural À ber
fabrics.
Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle
with a sharp point (1). A damaged needle (2) can cause
skipped stitches, breakage of needles or snapping of thread. A
damaged needle can also damage the stitch plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (3) since they may
damage your sewing machine.
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A
B
C D
E