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4830 & 4832
Fabric, thread and needle table
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn, the table below is
a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before beginning a sewing
project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
The fabrics below can be of any fiber cotton, linen, silk, wool,
synthetic rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.
Needles
Light
Weight
Medium
Weight
Medium
Heavy
Knits
Fabrics
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Organza
Voile
Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Upholstery
Single Knits
Double Knit
Jersey
Tricot
Thread
Cotton-wrapped Polyester Core
100% Polyester (Extra Fine)
• Mercerized Size 50 Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
• Mercerized Size 50 Nylon
Cotton wrapped Polyester100%
Polyester
• Mercerized Size 40
• "Heavy Duty"
Cotton-wrapped Polyester
100% Polyester
Nylon
Type
2020
2020
2020
2020
Size
11/80
14/90
16/100
18/110
Ball-Point 2045
Size 11/80, 14/100, 16/110
• Not recommended on stretch fabrics.