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Janome HF8077 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

• Very light: Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy → Universal 9 (65); Net, Tulle → Ball Point 9 (65)
• Light: Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk… → Blue Tipped 11 (75) / Universal 11 (75), 12 (80)
• Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot → Blue Tipped 11 (75) / Ball Point 11 (75)
• Medium: Flannel, Velour, Corduroy, Linen, Quilted Fabrics… → Universal 14 (90)
• Heavy: Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking → Denim Needle 16 (100)
• Very Heavy: Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics → Universal 16 (100); Topstitching → Topstitching Needle 14 (90)

Insert and replace

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear; push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw.

Other manual notes

• Automatic threader works well with threads #50-90 and needles #11-16.
• Leather, Suede → Wedge Point Leather Needle 11 (75) to 18 (110).

Manufacturer source

Janome HF8077 Instruction Book ↗

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

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