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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For
general sewing, use needle sizes
1
1
or 14.
A
fine thread
and needle should
be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric
will not be marred. Heavy fabrics
require
a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without
f
raying
the needle thread.
ln
the needle set, there
is
one each of
sizes 11,14,16, and
18,
and
a blue
needle.
Use
the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic
fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain
fabrics. A denim needle with
a
sharp tip
ef{ectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas.
For
topstitching
a
special topstitching needle with a larger eye, accommodates heavier weight thread.
Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread
to
follow through
the
hole.
Check
your needles frequently for rough or blunt
tips.
Snags and runs in
knits
f
ine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often
caused
by
damaged
needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. lt should be strong, smooth and consistent
in
thickness.
WEIGHT
FABRIC
TYPE OF
NEEDLE
NEEDLE SIZE
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Universal
I
{65)
Ball
Point
3 t65)
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe
de
Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief
Linen,
Gingham, Challis,
Percale,
WoolCrepe,
Peau
de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Qiana
Orange
"
'75)
Blue
75)
'2
80)
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Blue
11 (75)
Ball
Point
'1
(75)
Leather, Suede
Wedge Point
-==:-=-
'1
(75)
Medium
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine,
Felt,
Terry,
Burlap,
Quilted Fabrics
Red
':
90)
Double Knits, (synthetic
and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch
Terry,
Sweater Knits
Ball
Point
14 (90)
Leather,
Vinyl, Suede
Wedge
Po':
-:=:-='
14 (90)
Heavy
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Denim
16 (100)
Double
Faced
Wool, Heavy
Coating, Fake
Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Purple
16 (100)
Leather, Suede
Wedge
Pc
^:
-:::-:'
16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Green
18
(1
10)
Ail
11 (75)
14 (e0)
Topstitching for Special Finish
Topstr:c-
-;
16
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