Matching needle / fabric / thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
FABRICS THREAD
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, Light-duty thread in cotton,
serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks, nylon or polyester.
cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
14(90)
16(100)
18(11o)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth,
denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to
medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,
upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
Most threads sold are medium
size and suitable for these
fabrics and needle sizes. Use
polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural
woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on
top and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet
thread. (Use heavy foot
pressure-large numbers.)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
HAx 1 Standard sharp needles. Sizes Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,
15x 1 range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18 etc. Qiana. Not recommended for
(110) double knits.
15x 1/705H Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
(SIN) 9(65) to18(110) polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
interlocks, tricot, single and double
knits. Can be used instead of 15x 1 for
sewing all fabrics.
15x 1/705HS Full ball point needle 9 (65) to Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
(SUK) 18 (110) elastic.
130 PCL Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves
(110) smaller hole than standard large
needle.)
Note:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "2.5".
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11,
12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or
skipped stitches.
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