Changing & choosing needles

When changing needles, please make sure that the direction is correct. Like sewing needles, embroidery needles have a front and rear side.

Steps to swap out a worn/broken needle

Step 1: Loosen flat head screw holding the needle

Once loose, needle will drop down.

Step 2:

Insert new needle from the bottom of the needle bar and then tighten the screw.

Make sure needle is facing the right direction.

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Make sure the "scarf" is facing the rear.

CORITA recommends GROZ-BECKERT needles for best results.

Needle Specificaiton: DB X K5

Please use appropriate needles for the fabric that you are working on, using wrong type of needles will cause premature wear/needle breakage or even tearing of the fabric.

Click here for a recommended article about choosing the correct needle.