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SECTION Il
Getting Ready to Sew
Needle and Thread Selection
In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing
lightweight fabrics and heavier threads and larger
needles are used for sewing heavyweight fabrics. There
are many specialty needles available from your sewing
machine dealer.
A denim needle with a sharp tip is used to effectively
pierce 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. Always test thread
and needle size on a scrap piece of fabric.
WEIGHT FABRIC
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. It should be
strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.
Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
When sewing stretch, very fine or synthetic fabrics, use a
stretch needle. The stretch needle prevents skipped
stitches.
TYPE OF NEEDLE | NEEDLE SIZE
Very light Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy,
Tulle
Universal
Ball Point
9 (65)
9 (65)
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Gingham,
Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie, Taffeta,
Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe, Qiana
Stretch Needle
Universal
Stretch Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,
Universal
Medium
Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Double Knits (synthetic and natural), Stretch Velour,
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Ball Point 14 (90)
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
14 (90)
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Denim Needle 16 (100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Universal 16 (100)
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
16 (100)
Very Heavy
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Universal 18 (110)
Topstitching for Special Finish
12
Topstitching
Needle