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Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart
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NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12(80)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
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
Hax1
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large.
15x1
9 (65) to 18(110)
15x1/705H
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110)
(SUK)
15x1/705H
Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110)
(SUK)
130 PCL
Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
Note: 1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
3. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
4. Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
FABRICS
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
EXPLANATION
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.)
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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TYPE OF FABRIC
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