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Brother ST150HDH 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 (golden colored) 75/11–90/14
• Easily frayed fabrics → 65/9–90/14
• Top-stitching, silk thread → "90/11–90/14" (as printed; likely typo)

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.

Twin-needle or specialty notes

Twin needle, part code X59296-121 (included accessory); foot J. Select the twin needle sewing setting; needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle

Other manual notes

• Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads.
• Heirloom/wing stitching: use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. Included needle set: 75/11 ×2, 90/14 ×2, 90/14 ball point ×2.

Manufacturer source

Brother ST150HDH 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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