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Important Sewing Information
Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide
The thread is chosen according to the purpose. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.
It is recommended to use quality brands.Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread. The correct needle size
depends on the selected thread and fabric. The fabric weight and type determine the thread weight, needle size and point
form.
Needle size
Fabrics
Thread
9-11/65-75
Light-weight fabrics such as thin cottons,
voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-weight thread in cotton, nylon or
polyester.
12/80
Medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, satin,
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight
woolens.
Most threads sold are medium size and
suitable for these fabrics and needle
sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural woven
fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread for upper
and lower thread.
14/90
Medium-weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen,
heavier knits, toweling, denims.
16/100
Heavy-weight fabrics such as canvas,
woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
18/110
Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
Heavy-weight thread, carpet thread. (Use
heavy foot pressure with large numbers.)
N
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