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Matching needle / fabric / thread
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11(70-80).
Lightweight fabrics
thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys,
crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or
cotton wrapped polyester.
11-14
(80-90)
Medium weight fabrics
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 on top and bottom.
14(90)
Medium weight fabrics
cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16(100)
Heavyweight fabrics
canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material
(light to medium).
18(110)
Heavyweight fabrics
Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
Uwaga:
1. In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics.
2. Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
3. Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
4. Use a stabilizer or place a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics, and select the correct presser foot.
5. It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example, denim,
puffy foam, etc.). A 75/11 needle may bend or break, which could result in injury.
6. For transparent nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper threading.
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