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Brother HC1850 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

• Medium weight fabrics (broadcloth, taffeta, flannel, gabardine) → 75/11–90/14
• Thin fabrics (lawn, georgette, challis, satin) → 65/9–75/11
• Thick fabrics (denim, corduroy, tweed) → 90/14–100/16 (100/16 with #30 thread)
• Stretch fabrics (jersey, tricot) → Ball point needle (gold colored) 75/11–90/14
• Easily frayed fabrics → 65/9–90/14
• Transparent nylon thread → 90/14 to 100/16

Insert and replace

With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper; tighten the needle clamp screw clockwise with the disc-shaped screwdriver.

Twin-needle or specialty notes

Twin needle, part code 131096-121; width 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less; foot J. Use only twin needles made for this machine; thread twin needle by hand, not with the needle threader

Other manual notes

• Only use home sewing machine needles. Included needle set: 75/11, 90/14, 100/16 (1 each) plus 90/14 ball point needle (gold colored).
• Wing needle: use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

Manufacturer source

Brother HC1850 Operation Manual ↗

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

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