Thread And Needle Chart - Simplicity 621-401-008 Instruction Manual

THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART

LIGHT Sheer cotton, Silk
WEIGHT Synthetics, Georgette
MEDIUM Medium Weight Cottons, Synthetics,
WEIGHT Poplin, Velvet, Light Weight Wools
HEAVY Heavy Weight Cottons, Denim
WEIGHT Tweed, Gabardine, Drapery
Note *In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles 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.
*When sewing stretch, or fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE SHANK needle. The blue shank needle
effectively prevents skipped stitches.
*When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.
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FABRICS
NEEDLE TYPE: 15x1
THREADS
Fine Silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Fine Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
50 Silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
10
NEEDLE SIZE
9 or 11
11 or 14
14 or 16