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MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits,
tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or polyester.
12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight wool.
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, wool, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16(100) Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, wool, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
18(110) Heavy wool, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Increase presser foot pressure and top tension.)
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
HA×1
15×1
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.
15×1/705H(SIN) Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110) 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.
15×1/705H (SUK) Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110) Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
130 PCL Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE