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BL Imagine and CS needles need help with needles
brigita   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 8/10/07 Posts: 353	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/5/12 2:02 PM Hallo, I purchased lots of needles from ebay and got lost what needles goes where. My guess is: Organ ELx705 is for cover stitch machine (75/11suk, 80/12suk, 90/14suk) what suk means ? Can I use all of them with CS machine ? Machine takes ELX705CF 80/12, 90/14 I think I made mistake ordering needles for my serger. My Imagine serger takes 130/705H-S HAX 1SP. I received 15x1sp regular and BP. I also purchased embroidery needles from this seller, these needles http://www.ebay.com/itm/140346166604?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_787wt_1348 in different sizes, for woven and stretch fabrics.But it look to me, that they are better for my serger . On the needle box is written HAX1 130/705 15x1. Please help me to sort my needles. I tried to use "serger needles" and my poor serger made really bad sound with them I have: 1. HAX1 130/705 15x1. 2. 15x1sp 3. ELx705 Thank You in advance for help ------ I'm sorry for my poor grammar. English is not my first language. Bernina 830LE, Bernina 350PE, Viking QDII, Singer 7462, BL Imagine, BL CS.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4980	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/5/12 3:49 PM I use sewing machine needles in my Imagine. I just go by type: Microtex (my choice over universal) Stretch, Denim and size. Size will depend on the fabric. The heavier the fabric the larger the needle size. This book is a "must have" for anyone who uses a serger.
brigita   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 8/10/07 Posts: 353	Login to reply to this post In reply to PattiAnnJ << Like this post Date: 6/5/12 3:59 PM I'll buy the book, but meanwhile I would love to know where to use my needles ------ I'm sorry for my poor grammar. English is not my first language. Bernina 830LE, Bernina 350PE, Viking QDII, Singer 7462, BL Imagine, BL CS.
erin2222 Advanced Member since 4/3/09 Posts: 23	Login to reply to this post In reply to PattiAnnJ << Like this post Date: 6/5/12 4:24 PM Quote: PattiAnnJ I use sewing machine needles in my Imagine. I just go by type: Microtex (my choice over universal) Stretch, Denim and size. Size will depend on the fabric. The heavier the fabric the larger the needle size. This book is a "must have" for anyone who uses a serger. I recently purchased my Imagine and the dealer said to use sewing machine needles, like schmitz. This was a selling point for me. As pp states, be sure to use the correct needle for the fabric you are sewing. IE stretch needles for sewing on knits, etc. ETA: this pdf needle chart may help iudentify the uses for your needles http://www.sewing.org/files/guidelines/22_115_sewing_machine_needle_charts.pdf -- Edited on 6/5/12 4:29 PM --
JanyceR   Advanced CO USA Member since 2/3/07 Posts: 1004	Login to reply to this post In reply to brigita << Like this post Date: 6/5/12 5:49 PM Brigita, I believe the SUK means they are a medium ball point needle. As I understand it, the Elx705 needles come in a universal point and a ball point. I was looking for information on needles for my Janome coverstitch this morning and that is what I learned. Good luck!
sewsally   Intermediate WA USA Member since 8/18/02 Posts: 1198	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/6/12 10:47 AM Use regular sewing machine needles in the BL serger. I usually use Scmetz HS for knits. The SUK needles are for lycra swim wear is my understanding but use them if it works for you. The BL Coverstitch requires EL x 705 types. There are very few sizes. The is also one designated EL x 705 CF for light fabrics per the manual.
brigita   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 8/10/07 Posts: 353	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewsally << Like this post Date: 6/6/12 4:39 PM Thanks. how about HAX1 130/705 15x1 ? Are they ok for embroidery ? ------ I'm sorry for my poor grammar. English is not my first language. Bernina 830LE, Bernina 350PE, Viking QDII, Singer 7462, BL Imagine, BL CS.
sewsally   Intermediate WA USA Member since 8/18/02 Posts: 1198	Login to reply to this post In reply to brigita << Like this post Date: 6/11/12 12:34 PM I have no idea about those needles. Check your manual or with your dealer.

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