Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large.
9 (65) to 18(110)
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)
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
Note:
1. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
3. Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
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.
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF FABRIC
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, 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.
14(90)
16(100)
18(110)
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
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.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
HA 1
15 1
15 1/705H(SUK)
15 1/705H(SUK)
130 PCL
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
15
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