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Janome 3160QDC 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 (Lawn, Georgette, Tricot, Wool, Polyester) → #9/65-11/75
• Medium (Cotton, Polyester, Fine jersey) → #11/75-14/90; Wool → #14/90
• Heavy (Denim, Jersey, Coating) → #14/90-16/100
• Quilting → #16/100
• General sewing → 11/75 or 14/90
• Stretch, very fine fabrics, synthetics → BLUE TIPPED needle

Insert and replace

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear; push it up as far as it goes and tighten the needle clamp screw.

Other manual notes

• The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
• Needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle or a blue tipped needle; thread 50 to 90.

Manufacturer source

Janome 3160QDC Instruction Book ↗

Source market: US (Janome America, janome.com) / English · Checked October 20, 2026. Verify the full model label, fabric and current manual before sewing.

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