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BERNINA 335 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

• Lightweight fabrics → needle sizes 70, 75
• Medium fabrics → needle sizes 80, 90
• Heavyweight fabrics → needle sizes 100, 110, 120
• Knitwear/stretch → Stretch 130/705 H-S 75/11 – 90/14
• Leather/jeans/denim → Jeans 130/705 H-J 80/12 – 110/18
• Metallic threads → Metafil 130/705 H METAFIL 80/12

Insert and replace

Insert and push the new needle with the flat side to the back as far up as it will go into the needle holder, then tighten the screw.

Twin-needle or specialty notes

Universal Twin 130/705 H ZWI 70-100. The needle overview lists Universal Twin distances of 1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0/6.0/8.0, Stretch Twin 2.5/4.0, Hemstitch Twin 2.5 and Universal Triple 3.0. These are needle types, not a stated machine limit. Twin threading is on p.25

Other manual notes

• Select the fitted needle in the Needle Overview so the machine can check needle, stitch plate and stitch compatibility.
• Troubleshooting: incorrect needle → use the needle system 130/705H.

Manufacturer source

BERNINA 335 User Manual ↗

Source market: EN · Checked October 20, 2026. Verify the full model label, fabric and current manual before sewing.

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