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Needle, fabric, thread selection guide
9-11 (70-80)
Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons,
voile, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton
knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
11-14 (80-90)
Medium weight fabrics: cotton,
satin, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woolen.
14 (90)
Medium weight fabrics: cotton
duck, woolen, heavier knits,
terrycloth, denims.
16 (100)
Heavyweight fabrics: canvas,
woolens, outdoor tent and
quilted fabrics, denims, uphol-
stery material (light to medium).
Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, uphol-
18 (110)
stery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
NOTES:
– 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.
– Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
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.
Use cotton threads on natural
woven fabrics.
Always use the same thread on top
and bottom.
Heavy duty thread.
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