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BERNINA 570 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

• Light-weight fabrics → needle sizes 70, 75
• Medium fabrics → needle sizes 80, 90
• Heavy fabrics → needle sizes 100, 110, 120
• Embroidery → 130/705 H-SUK, No. 70-SUK to No. 90-SUK

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 Twin Needle 130/705 H ZWI 70-100 (distances 1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0/6.0/8.0); foot Pintuck feet #30 (4 mm twin), #31 (3 mm), #32 (2 mm), #33 (1 or 1.6 mm), #46C (1.6–2.5 mm). Also lists Stretch Twin 130/705 H-S ZWI 75 (2.5/4.0), Hemstitch Twin ZWIHO 100 (2.5) and Universal Triple 130/705 H DRI 80 (3.0)

Other manual notes

• Technical data: Needle System 130/705.
• Troubleshooting: skipped stitches from an incorrect needle → use the needle system 130/705H.

Manufacturer source

BERNINA 570 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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