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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————
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FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS
Memo
● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.
● You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading.
Fabric Type
Thread
Size of Needle
Type Size
Medium
weight
fabrics
Broadcloth Cotton
60
–80
75/11–90/14
Taffeta
Thread synthetic
mercerized
Flannel,
Gabardine
Silk or silk
finished
50–80
Lightweight
fabrics
Lawn, Batiste Cotton
60
–80
65/9–75/11
Georgette
Thread synthetic
mercerized
Challis, Satin Silk
50
–80
Heavyweight
fabrics
Denim Cotton
30
–50
90/14–100/16
Corduroy
Thread synthetic
mercerized
50
Tweed Silk
Stretch
fabrics
Jersey
Thread for knits
50
–60
Ball point needle
(golden colored)
75/11–90/14
Tricot
For top stitching
Thread synthetic
mercerized
30 90/14–100/16
Silk
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Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.
Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle
(65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may also cause the seam
to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches.
CAUTION