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MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD
Needle, fabric, thread selection guide
Important: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
Note:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for topstitching and decorative sewing.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than
“2.5”.
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles
show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at fi rst
thread breakage or skipped stitches.
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,
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
Most threads sold are medium size and
suitable for these fabrics and needle
sizes. Use polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural fabrics
for best results. Always use the same
thread on top and bottom.
14(90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth,
denims.
16(100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to
medium).
18(110)
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,
upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use
heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
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. 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.
15×1/705HS
(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.)