Changing Needle; Thread And Needle Chart - AEG NM-1714A User Manual

Changing Needle

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward
you and lower the presser foot.
z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
x Insert the new needle into the clamp with the
flat side away from you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push
it up as far as it will go and tighten the clamp
screw firmly with the screwdriver.

Thread and Needle Chart

* In general, fine threads and needles are used for
sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and
needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics.
* Always test thread and needle size on a small
piece of fabric which will be used for actual
sewing.
* Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
* When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and
synthetics,use a BLUE TIPPED needle.
The blue tipped needle effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
Fabrics
Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk
Light
Lawn, Organdy,
weight
Georgette,
Tricot
Linens, Cotton, Pique, 50 silk
Medium
Serge, Double Knits,
weight
Percale
Denim, Tweed,
Heavy
Gabardine,
weight
Coating, Drapery and
Upholstery Fabric
10
Needle Size
Thread
70
Fine Cotton or
Fine Synthetic 80
Fine Cotton
Covered
Polyester
80
50 to 80 Cotton or
50 to 60 90
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
50 silk 90
or
40 to 50 Cotton 100
40 to 50
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester