Can I use a twin needle on my Janome MW3018? Doesn't mention it in my instruction manual and I don't know how to thread the machine for twin needle sewing.

Here's a manual:

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Offhand, I'd say your machine is most likely an overlocker only. A combination overlocker/coverstitch usually has 5 threads, there is also a way of converting it from one to the other, the manual doesn't appear to mention anything about coverstitch.

You can, however, replicate a coverstitch by using a twin needle on a sewing machine.

Difficult to say. The manual doesn't seem to mention using a double needle. However, frequently, the the bobbin loads from the top or the front, there is a possibility a double needle will work.

Be sure you are using the correct needle and thread for your project. Use a ball-point for knitted fabric. Also, be sure to thread one top thread all the way through the needle and then thread the other thread. Do not thread them at the same time as the threads will twist. If your machine has separators in the thread path for separate threads, be sure to separate the threads. (Most likely your machine does not have separators since there is no mention of using double needles.) ALWAYS THREAD with the presser foot raised.

Janome 525S Instruction Book Changing Needles Needle And Thread Chart

Your owner's manual should have instructions for using a twin needle.

Most machines can use a twin needle. However, some machines have two tension disks so one can separate the two threads and get equal tension. (The Bernina 930 has two tension disks, so am assuming your newer machine does also.) Look at the top of your machine where the tension mechanism resides and see if there is a right and left side. In either case, do NOT thread both threads at the same time as the threads can become twisted. When threading the machine, ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot, thread one thread completely. If threading the left side of the tension disk, also thread the left needle. Then thread the second thread, making sure to use the other side of the tension disk and needle.

Just a reminder to be careful using any zig-zag or decorative stitches since a twin needle requires a narrower stitch width to avoid broken needles.

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Bernina Instruction Manuals

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First, verify that your machine can use a twin needle. Most machines take will use a twin needle will have separate thread guides and duel thread spool pins.

To thread it, thread one thread all the way through one of the needles and then thread the second thread through to the second needle. This will help keep the threads from twisting.

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try these links for a manual, and the manual should have the information

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here is a link for a manual, the information should be in it about the twin needles Instruction Manual Janome 5124

The same as a regular needle a twin goes in the same. it has only one stem notice above the read is on stem this goes into the same area as a regular needle.

BRAND new Janome 1420qdc. New needle, doesn’t need oil. Will NOT wind a bobbin. Used almost an entire spook of thread doing this. At my wits end. HELP!

try these links for a manual, it should tell you if you can use a twin needle

Instruction Book DC2101

http://lastmanuals.com/manual/JANOME/DC2101

Hi there. If you have an acessory kit with your machine, there should be a plain spindle with a smaller bottom on it. There should also be a small hole on the top or back of your machine where your thread goes.. And yes you can thread both strands of thread thru the same areas till the needle.