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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needJe sizes 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric wilt 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 sizes 11, 14, 16, and 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 fabric& 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. Jtshould be strong, smooth and consistent
in thickness.
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy UniversaI
Net, Tulle Ball Point
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Orange
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Blue
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Qiana
Blue
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Bali Point
" Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather
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Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt, Red
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry, Ball Point
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge Point Leather
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking Denim
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Purple
Drapery Fabrics
NEEDLE SIZE
9(65)9(65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
!2 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (1 !0)
11 (75)
All Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching
14 (90)
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