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Machine needle / fabric / thread
Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide
12 (80)
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (110)
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11 (65-75)
Lightweight fabrics - thin cottons, voile, serge, silk,
muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys,
crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
polyester.
Medium weight fabrics - cotton, satin, kettlecloth,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woolens.
Medium weight fabrics - cotton duck, woolen, heavier
knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavy weight fabrics - canvas, woolens, outdoor tent
and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light
to medium).
Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics,
some leathers and vinyls.
Most threads are sold 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.
(Use heavy foot pressure - large
numbers.)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
15x1/705H (SUK)
130 PCL
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF FABRIC
HAx1
15x1
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.
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65) to 18 (110)
Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110)
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
15x1/705H
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
polyester blends. Knits - polyesters,
interlocks, tricots, single and double
knits. Can be used instead of 15x1 for
sewing all fabrics.
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
elastic
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves
smaller hole than standard large
needle.)
Note:
1. European needle show sizes 65, 70, 80, etc. American & Japanese needles show sizes 9, 11, 12, etc.
2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and/or at first sign of thread breakage or skipped stitches.
