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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so
the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle
thread.
In the needle set there is one each of size 11, 14, 16, 18 and a blue needle. Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped
stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip effectively pierces dense fabrics such
as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitching needle with a larger eye accommodates heavier weight
thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede allowing the thread to follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are
permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.
WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Universal 9 (65)
Very Light Net, Tulle Ball Point 9 (65)
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Orange 11 (75)
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Blue 11 (75)
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie, 12 (80)
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Light Qiana
Blue 11 (75)
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Ball Point 11 (75)
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 11 (75)
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Red 14 (90)
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Medium Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry, Ball Point 14 (90)
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge Point Leather 14 (90)
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim 16 (100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Purple 16 (100)
Heavy Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)
11 (75)
Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 14 (90)
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