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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 can be of any fiber cotton, linen, silk. wool,
synthetic, rayon, blends. they are listed as examples of weight.
NEEDLES
Fabrics Thread Type Size
Light-
Weight
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
*Mercerized Size 50
Nylon
2020 11/80
Medium-
Weight
Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
*Mercerized Size 50
Nylon
2020 14/90
Medium-
Heavy
Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
*Mercerized Size 40
*"Heavy Duty"
2020
2020
16/100
18/110
Knits
Bonded Knits
Double Knit
Jersey
Tricot
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Polyester
Nylon
Ball-Point 2045
Size 11/80, 14/100, 16/110
*Not recommended on stretch fabrics
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