Brother SE700: which needle?

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   Embroidery setup

   Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle for embroidery. This is the manual’s direct embroidery recommendation; it is not a universal rule for every embroidery machine.

2. 2

   Light and medium fabrics

   Lightweight fabrics such as lawn, georgette and chiffon use 65/9–75/11. Medium fabrics such as broadcloth, linen and quilting cotton use 75/11–90/14.

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   Heavy fabric

   For denim, canvas and #30 thread, the chart names 100/16. This is a chart range, not permission to force a needle through a machine or fabric that resists it.

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   Stretch fabric

   Jersey, tricot and fleece use a ball-point needle in the 75/11–90/14 range. Keep the point style separate from the size number.

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   Insert and change safely

   Place the flat side toward the rear, push the needle up to the stopper and tighten the clamp screw. Replace a bent or damaged needle before troubleshooting skipped stitches.

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   Twin needle boundary

   The manual names a 2/11 twin needle and says to enable Twin Needle mode. Never use the needle threader with the twin needle; keep the stitch width and foot settings within the manual’s limits.

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