Matching Needle/ Fabric/ Thread - Pfaff C1100 Pro Owner's Manual

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11 (70-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
serge, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton
knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight
woolens.
14 (90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth,
denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
16 (100)
quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery
material (light to medium).
Note:
- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads
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.
- It is recommended that the same thread be used in the needle as in the bobbin.
FABRICS
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SEWING BASICS
THREAD
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon,
polyester or cotton wrapped polyester.
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.