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The size of the needle is determined by the fabric and thread you are stitching. Heavier fabrics and threads will require larger needles. Finer fabrics and threads will use smaller needles. Silk would probably take a 70/10 or smaller. Regular woven cotton would probably use an 80/12 or 9-/14. Heavier fabric like light-weight denim would probably take a 100/16 or a denim/jeans needle.
The owner's manual should explain what needle system to use--most US domestic sewing machines take 130/705, but that isn't true for all of them. If your manual doesn't have the information, contact your local Brother dealer.
The size of needle is determined by what you are sewing, ie silk fabric would probably use a Universal needle size 70/10 or smaller. A heavier knit would probably take a Jersey (ballpoint) needle size 80/12 or 90/14. Denim fabric would probably use a Jeans needle size 90/14.
Your machine takes standard sewing machine needles, available from quite a few manufacturers like Organ, Schmetz and Singer. I have even seen them for sale in drugstores! Most people use #11, #12, or #14 needles--the higher the number, the larger the needle, and the thicker the material. In addition, Sharps are used for all woven fabrics like cotton and wool; ball point needles are used for things like t-shirts and other knit fabrics. Home sewing machine needles range from #8 to about #18. For instance, you would probably use a #14 or #16 needle for Jeans, although for those, there are also specialty Jeans needles you can also use.
You need a couple of things. One is to flatten the seams before you try to sew them. One of the best is to spread the hems on a wooden cutting board or simiilar smooth surface and beat the hems flat with a flat faced hammer. This is an official sewing hammer: http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/tools_and_supplies/ and it will compress the fabric so it doesn't lift your presser foot up and let the tension off the top thread (which is what's causing your looping problem).
Alternatively, you can do the jeans hem alteration that pros will charge you more for (because it's "fashionable"), and it's also faster and easier. Often called Euro-hemming: http://www.sewmuchado.com/2011/06/tutorial-how-to-hem-jeans-and-keep-the-original-hem.html
are you using a denim needle for sewing jeans? where is the thread getting caught up at? make sure the bobbin is turned the right direction in the bobbin case
Sometimes the thread is old and breaks easily, another cause could be what you are sewing requires a heavier needle such as a #14 or #16. If it is denim or canvas there is a gadget called a jean a ma jig, sold at JoAnn fabrics that lets you sew over heavier seams. You didn't give really enough information to really be able to diagnose.
There is a product called a jean-a-ma-jig which is just a piece to keep the needle level. A piece of cardboard 1/4" thick will do the same. It has to be behind the presser foot. Also, make sure that you have a 14 or 16 needle. In other words, treat it like it is denim.
Make sure that the needle is all the way up in the needle bar. Unscrew until just loose, use finger nail or small screw driver to push up on the needle. The two needles do not line up.The right needle extends longer. Also, make sure that there are no burs on the needles and that they are straight and correct for your machine.
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