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Important Sewing Information

Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide

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.
Needle size Fabrics
9-11/65-75
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricots, 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 Explanation
HA x 1
Standard sharp needles.
15 x 1
Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18 (110)
15 x 1/
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
130/ 705H 9 (65) to 18 (110)
15 x 1/ 130/
Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110)
705H (SUK)
130PCL/
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
705H-LR/LL
Note:
- Twin needles can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
- European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12
etc.
- Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or
skipped stitches.
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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 pressurelarge 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.