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bernette b35 needle size

The exact machine name and needle system determine fit. This page transcribes the cited manufacturer manual and keeps fabric use, insertion and specialty-needle notes together.

Fabric and size chart

• Fine (lawn, georgette, tricot, organza, crepe) → #9/65-11/75
• Medium weight (sheeting, jersey, broadcloth, fleece) → #11/75-14/90
• Heavy weight (denim, tweed, coating, quilting) → #14/90-16/100
• Flexible, very fine and synthetic fabrics → blue shank needle

Insert and replace

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

Other manual notes

• Needle assortment: 1x blue shank needle (no. 11/75), 2x no. 11/75 and 2x no. 14/90.
• Organ needles are recommended for optimal sewing results.

Manufacturer source

bernette b35 Instruction Manual ↗

Source market: EN (linked from bernette.com/en-US/support/bernette-35) · Checked October 20, 2026. Verify the full model label, fabric and current manual before sewing.

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