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NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
FABRICS
THREAD
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin,
Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth,
double knits, lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,
terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted
fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some
leathers and vinyls.
IMPORTANT:
Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11 (65-75)
12 (80)
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (100)
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon ,polyester or cotton wrapped
polyester.
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 on top and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to
18 (110)
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65) to 18 (110)
Twin Needle
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
Note:
1. For best sewing results always use good quality needles.
2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
EXPLANATION
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana. Not
recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-
polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Can be
used instead of 15 1 for sewing all fabrics.
TYPE OF FABRIC
Woven fabrics and knits.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard
large needle.)
NEEDLES
HA × 1
15 × 1
15 × 1/705H
15 × 1/705H (SUK)
130 PCL
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