Brother SE600: which needle?

1. 1

   Needle system

   Home sewing machine needles (no system code printed) (p. 21). Buy this system; a familiar size number alone does not make a needle fit.

2. 2

   Size by fabric

   Lightweight fabrics (lawn, georgette, chiffon…) → 65/9 - 75/11; Medium weight fabrics (broadcloth, linen, quilting cotton…) → 75/11 - 90/14; Heavyweight: Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, #30 thread → 100/16; Heavyweight: denim, tweed, corduroy, vinyl-coated → 90/14 - 100/16; Stretch fabrics (jersey, tricot, fleece) → Ball point needle 75/11 - 90/14; Embroidery → 75/11 home sewing machine needle (p. 21).

3. 3

   Fitting the needle

   With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine, insert the new needle until it touches the needle stopper; tighten the needle clamp screw clockwise. (p. 22).

4. 4

   Twin needle

   Twin needle (2/11 needle, part code: X59296-121); foot J. Set [Twin Needle] to [ON] in settings; never use the needle threader with the twin needle; twin needle included as accessory (*2 2/11 needle) (p. 52-53).

5. 5

   Also in the manual

   Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery.

6. 6

   Also in the manual

   Heirloom stitching: use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle; stitch width 6.0 mm or less.

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