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MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11(65-75)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits,
tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester,
shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
polyester.
12(80)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
kettlecloth, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight wool.
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.
14(90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
wool, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16(100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, wool,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,
upholstery material (light to medium).
18(110)
Heavy wool, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Increase presser foot pressure and top
tension.)
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF FABRIC
HA×1
15×1
Standard sharp needles.
Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to
18(110)
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,
etc.
Qiana. Not recommended for double
knits.
15×1/705H(SIN)
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to
18(110)
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.
15×1/705H (SUK)
Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110)
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
elastic.
130 PCL
Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large
needle.)
IMPORTANT:
Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
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