Stitch samples and needle chart, Stitch samples, Thread tension – Brother PQ-1500 User Manual
Page 15: Stitch, Presser feet, Samples and, Needle chart
CONTENTS
Stitch
Presser Feet
11
Stitch Samples and Needle Chart
Stitch Samples
1
Set stitch length regulator to de-
sired stitch length.
2
Make sure approximately 15 cm
of upper and bobbin threads are
pulled out and laying behind
presser foot. While needle is in
raised position, insert a test strip
from the garment fabric under
the foot.
3
Lower presser foot.
4
Lower needle through fabric,
then step gently on presser foot
and begin.
5
Raise needle to highest point.
6
Lift presser foot, remove fabric
and then cut thread.
✽
When using thread cutter:
5
Push thread cutter button
6
Lift foot and remove fabric.
Thread Tension
✽
Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bob-
bin thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin
thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up)
to increase
bobbin
tension
to reduce
needle thread tension
to increase
needle
thread
tension
Fabric
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
to reduce
bobbin
tension
Correct thread tension
Using the thread tension can lead
to such undesirable results as
messy stitches, puckered seams
and thread breakage.
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Upper
Thread
Lower
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Wrong side of fabric
Bobbin tension . . .
Proper
When it is week
Bobbin tension . . .
Adjust needle thread tension with dial
Adjust needle thread tension with dial
Proper
When it is strong
Wrong side of fabric
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Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with.
✽
The following chart applies to many different sewing methods.
✽
HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may
also be used under normal sewing conditions.
✽
Adjust pressure of sewing foot and drop feet height according to chart.
✽
When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle or
other needle designed for use with knit fabrics.
HLX5
#9
#11
#14
#16
Schmetz
130/705H
#65
#75
#90
#100
Fabric - Thread - Needles
Cloth
Thread
Needle (HLX5)
Velvet
Silk, Polyester #30 – #50
#11 – #14
Special
Quilt
Polyester #20 – #50
fabric
Synthetic Suede
Polyester #20 – #50
#11 – #16
Knit
Polyester #20 – #50
Coating
Polyester #50
#11 – #14
Light
Lawn
Cotton #80
weight
Tricot
Polyester #60
#9
fabrics
Silk Georgette
Silk #50
Wool Georgette
Silk, Polyester #50
#11
Middle
Gingham
Cotton #60 – #80
#11 – #14
weight
Lightweight Jersey
Polyester #60
#11
fabrics
Gabardine, Flannel
Silk #50
Heavy
Denim
Cotton #20 – #50
#14 – #18
weight
Jersey
Polyester #20 – #50
#11 – #16
fabrics
Tweed
Silk #20 – #50