Needle

Only use needles from the 130/705 system for your machine. Select a needle thickness that is suitable for the selected fabric: Fine needles for fine fabrics, thick needles for heavy fabrics.

Needle sizes 70, 75: light weight fabrics
Needle sizes 80, 90: medium fabrics
Needle sizes 100, 110 and 120: heavy weight fabrics

There are different needle types for different sewing projects. You can identify the needle type and needle size by the needle name, e.g. 130/705 H-S/70:

1	705 = shank
2	130 = shank length
3	H = groove
4	S = Point Type
5	70 = Needle Size

Detailed information on needles and their applications can be found in the BERNINA Needle Brochure.

Needle/Thread Combination

	The needle/thread combination is correct if the thread is guided exactly into the long groove and through the eye of the needle.
	If the thread is too thin for the needle, it will have too much room to move in the long groove and in the eye of the needle. This can result in the thread breaking or skipping stitches.
	If the thread is too thick for the needle, it will be difficult to guide it through the eye of the needle and it may rub along the edge of the long groove. This can result in the thread breaking and sticking in the needle.