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EN Needle, fabric, thread selection
IMPORTANT: The thread is chosen according to use. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. it is recommended to use quality brands.
Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread. The correct needle size depends on the selected thread and fabric. The fabric weight and type determine the thread
weight, needle size and point form.
Fabrics
Needle size
9-11 (65-75)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits,
tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.
12 (80)
14 (90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16 (100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery
material (light to medium).
18(110)
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
Needles
Explanation
HA×1
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to
15×1
18 (110)
15×1/
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65) to 18 (110)
130/705H
15×1/
Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110)
130/705H (SUK)
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
130 PCL/
130/705H-LR/LL
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Thread
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or 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, carpet thread. (Use heavy foot pressure
large numbers.)
Type of fabric
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana. Not recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-polyesters, interlocks,
tricot, single and double knits. Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing all fabrics.
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
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