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Janome Skyline S5 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

• Fine (Lawn, Georgette, Tricot, Organza, Crepe) → Blue tip needle / Universal needle #9/65-11/75
• Medium (Sheeting, Jersey, Broadcloth, Fleece) → Red tip / Purple tip / Universal #11/75-14/90
• Heavy weight (Denim, Tweed, Coating, Quilting) → Red tip / Purple tip / Universal #14/90-16/100
• General sewing → red needle
• Fine fabrics, stretch fabrics, tricot, buttonholes → blue tip needle
• Knits, free quilting, across the hem → purple tip needle

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 screw with a screwdriver.

Twin-needle or specialty notes

the twin needle supplied with the standard accessories (do not use other twin needles); width 3.0 mm; foot Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing.. Press the twin needle key; straight-stitch needle drop restricted to 3.0-6.0; use fine threads #60 or larger number; buttonholes, darning, eyelet and monogram cannot be selected; threader cannot be used with twin needle

Other manual notes

• Needle case includes 1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip (#11/75), 1 x red tip (#14/90), 1 x purple tip (#14/90) (Part No. 859856005).
• Needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle; thread 50 to 90.

Manufacturer source

Janome Skyline S5 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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