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, 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, FABRIC SELECTION
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.)
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)
Note:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "4".
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped
stitches.
5.
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.)
HA 1
15 1
15 1/705H
(SIN)
15 1/705HS
(SUK)
130 PCL
Matching needle / fabric / thread
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