Originally Posted by
summitbay
The 1600p takes an industrial needle (HLx5 needle) this is always a longer needle than just the standard needles for dsm's. Glad you found one that works for you, but I am a little surprised it does. I do love those needles in my 8900 when fmq.
i have used the organ hlx5 needle and it didn't work for me. this purple top needle is made for all model janome and the package it came in said prevents skipped stitches when sewing stretch fabrics and quilt layers.i am doing a pantogram on a frame