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BERNINA 475 QE 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

• Thin fabrics → needle sizes 70, 75
• Medium fabrics → needle sizes 80, 90
• Heavy fabrics → needle sizes 100, 110, 120
• Universal → 130/705 H 60-120
• Jersey/tricot/stretch → 130/705 H-S 75, 90
• Jeans/canvas → 130/705 H-J 80-110

Insert and replace

Hold the new needle with the flat side to the back and insert it as far as it will go.

Twin-needle or specialty notes

Universal double 130/705 H ZWI 70-100. Overview also lists Stretch double 130/705 H-S ZWI 75 (distance 2.5/4.0) and Hemstitch double 130/705 H ZWIHO 100 (2.5). The pintuck table references a 1.6 mm twin needle

Other manual notes

• After changing the needle, select it under «Stitch Plate/Needle Selection» to check compatibility with the stitch plate.
• Troubleshooting: incorrect needle → use the needle system 130/705H.

Manufacturer source

BERNINA 475 QE User Manual ↗

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

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