Selecting Needle And Fabric - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics
require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
Use the blue needle (optional) to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and
synthetic fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip
effectively pierces 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.
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.
WEIGHT
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Very Light
Net, Tulle
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,
Light
Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine,
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Medium
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Heavy Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
All
Topstitching for Special Finish
FABRIC
7
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Universal
Blue
Blue
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Universal
Ball Point
W e d g e P o i n t
Denim
Universal
Wedge Point Leather
Universal
Topstitching
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
11 (75)
14 (90)