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 below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen.
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as
examples of weight
NEEDLES
FABRICS
THREAD
TYPE
SIZE
Ught-
Batiste
Cotton-wrapped
2020
11/80
Weight
Chiffon
Polyester
Crepe
100% Polyester
f'Mercerized Size 50
Nylon
Medium-
Corduroy
Cotton-wrapped
2020
14190
Weight
Flannel
Polyester
Gabardine
100% Polyester
Gingham
ftMercerized Size 50
Linen
Nylon
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Medium-
Bonded Wovens
Cotionn-wrapped
2020
16/i10
Heavy
Canvas
Polyester
Coating
100% Polyester
Denim
tMercerized Size 40
Duck
t"Heavy Duty"
2020
11/110
Sailcloth
Knits
Bonded Knits
Cotton-wrapped
Ball-Point 2045
Double Knit
Polyester
Jersey
Polyester
Size It/So. 14/9D-
I6/lo0
Tricot
Nylon.
tNot recommended on stretch ftbics.
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