What needle does a Janome Sewing Machine use?
Janome Blue Tip – is a size 11 ball point needle specially designed for Janome machines. The needle works well on light-medium weight knit fabrics and is the recommended needle for light to medium weight embroidery. Also it works well when quilting with polyester thread.
Can you use any needles for Janome Sewing Machine?
All SCHMETZ needles are compatible but the most popular needles that work with Janome Sewing Machines are Universal, Quilting, Leather, Embroidery, and Chrome. …
What do the colors mean on Janome needles?
Here’s a quick way to tell which color needle you should use for your specific project. Red Tip Needle – Has a normal tip. Designed for regular sewing on fabrics such as cotton. Blue Tip Needle – Has a ball point.
What is an 80 12 needle used for?
Double Eye 80/12 A Universal needle with two eyes, used on wovens and knits. Used with two threads for topstitching, shading and texturing effects and for embroidery. Stretch 75/11, 90/14 The medium ball point, special eye and scarf are specially designed to prevent skipped stitches.
What is a 75 11 needle used for?
Needle Sizes
| Size | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 75/11 | Standard needle size and good for the majority of embroidery applications. |
| 80/12 | Largest of the more common needles. Often used caps with buckram backing or cotton duct jackets to help alleviate thread breaks. |
| 90/14 | Used with some specialty and metallic threads. |
Are all Janome bobbins the same?
The original bobbins that come with every new Janome machine are guaranteed genuine Janome bobbins. They are exactly the right size and shape for a snug fit in your Janome sewing machine, resulting in perfect stitches and a smoother sewing experience.
What size needle do you use for cotton?
Quick reference needle size chart
| NEEDLE TYPE | NEEDLE SIZE | FABRIC/PROJECT TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| Metafil Needles | 80/12 | Decorative sewing |
| Quilting Needles | 80/12 | Cotton/Wool/Polyester/Wadding/Quilting |
| Embroidery Needles | 75/11 | Decorative sewing on lightweight fabric |
| 90/14 | Decorative sewing on medium to heavyweight fabric |
Do I have to use Janome needles?
Because Janome makes a line of needles designed especially to run on their machines, that’s the brand of needle we use on a regular basis. However, the needle basics are appropriate for all machines as is the recommendation to change your needle on a regular schedule.
Can you use schmetz needles in a Janome machine?
SCHMETZ home sewing needles work with all major sewing machine brands – Baby Lock, Brother, Elna, Janome, Husqvarna Viking, New Home, Pfaff, Singer, White. Home sewing machines use needle system 130/705. SCHMETZ needles will last forever.
What are the different sizes of sewing machine needles?
Quick Reference Chart
| Sewing Machine Needle Type | Needle Size | Fabric Type |
|---|---|---|
| Universal needles | 80 (12) | Shirtings, poplin, rayon, light wool |
| 90 (14) | Medium – heavy, calico, linen | |
| 100 (16) | Heavy fabric, upholstery, bag making | |
| 110 (18) | Extra heavy fabric, upholstery |
What is a blue tip Janome needle used for?
The Janome Blue Tip needle is a size 11 ball point needle which works well on light-medium weight knit fabrics and is the recommended needle for light to medium weight embroidery. Also it works well when quilting with polyester thread.
What do the colors on needles mean?
Most conventional needles will have two color bands on them. The top band of color indicates the type of sewing needles while the bottom band indicates the size of sewing needles.