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NEEDLE, THREAD & FABRIC GUIDE
Knit Fabrics NEEDLE STYLE NEEDLE SIZE
Lightweight: Tricot Universal or Ballpoint 9/65, 10/70
Medium: Interlock, Lycra Universal or Ballpoint 11/75, 12/80, 14/90
Heavyweight: Double Knit, Velour Universal or Ballpoint 12/80, 14/90
Fake Furs, Napped Fabrics Universal or Ballpoint 14/90, 16/100
Woven Fabrics NEEDLE STYLE NEEDLE SIZE
Sheer: Chiffon, Fine Lace, Tulle,
Georgette, Net, Organdy, Organza Universal 8/60, 9/65
Lightweight: Batiste, Chambray,
Voile, Crepe de Chine, Silk Jersey,
Handkerchief Linen, Sheer Crepe Universal 9/65, 10/70
Medium Lightweight: Challis,
Gingham, Taffeta, Percale,
Wool Crepe, Wool Jersey Universal 11/75
Medium Weight: Broadcloth, Chintz,
Velour, Corduroy, Crepe Backed
Satin, Faille, Flannel, Linen, Velvet,
Pique, Poplin, Satin, Shantung,
Velveteen Universal 12/80
Medium Heavyweight: Brocade,
Denim, Felt, Flannel, Fleece,
Gabardine, Quilted Fabrics,
Textured Linen, Tweed, Twill Universal 14/90
Heavyweight: Double-faced Wool,
Fake Fur, Heavy Coating,
Sail Cloth, Ticking Universal 16/100
Leather NEEDLE STYLE NEEDLE SIZE
Ultrasuede, Ultra Leather Stretch 11/75
Vinyl Leather Point 14/90
Vinyl with Knit Backing Leather Point 14/90
Light to Medium Weight Leather Leather Point 12/80
Heavy Leather Leather Point 16/100, 18/110
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