Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart
Study this chart to help you select the correct
size needle to match your fabric and thread
size.
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FABRIC
LIGHTWEIGHT: Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys,
Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe,
Taffeta, Voile, Organdy
MEDIUMWEIGHT: Cotton,
Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique, Seersucker,
Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,
Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT:
Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvets, Leather
HEAVYWEIGHT: Coatings,
Upholstery, Cotton Duck,
Heavy Twills, Canvas
Decorative top-stitching on all
types of fabric
Synthetic Knits and Stretch:
Polyester Double Knits, Nylon
Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,
Spandex, Cire Tricot
Extra Thin Synthetic Knits
and Stretch
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
9- BROWN
or
11-ORANGE
14-RED
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
or
Q-BLUE
BALL POINT
9-BROWN
11-ORANGE
14-RED
Q-BLUE
with
"Q FOOT" _M
THREAD SIZE
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty
Silk A
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Heavy-Duty Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
SilkA
ii,
Buttonhole Twist
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
12 stitches
per inch
10 to 12 stitches
per inch
8 to 10 stitches
per inch
8 stitches
per inch
6 stitches
per inch
10 for Regular
or
6 to 12 Stretch
Stitches
10 for Regular
or
6 to 12 Stretch
Stitches
14