Thread And Needle Chart - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

Thread and Needle Chart

Crepe de Chine, Voile
Light
weight
Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Tricot
Linens, Cotton, Pique,
Medium
weight
Serge Double Knits, Percale
Denim, Tweed, Gabardine,
Heavy
Coating, Drapery and Upholstery Fabric
weight
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In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics. Always test
thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
•
Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
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When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
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When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.
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Fabrics Threads
Fine Silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Fine Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
Needle Size
9
or
11
11
or
14
14
or
16