RELATIVE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,
NEEDLES AND THREADS
SEWING FABRICS
Fine Tricot, Fine Lace, Thin Linen,
VERY THIN
Silk, Organza, Chiffon
Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk,
LIGHT WEIGHT
Batiste
Cotton, Gingham, Poplin, Percale,
Pique, Satin, Velvet, Lightweight
MEDIUM WEIGHT
Wool, Fine Corduroy, Suitings,
Linen, Muslin
Denim,
HEAVY WEIGHT
Corduroy, Canvas, Duck
Single Knit, Double Knit, Jersey,
KNITS
Tricot
NOTE:
1. Select the correct needle and thread size from the above chart.
2. Use the same size thread for the upper and lower threads (spool and bobbin).
Gabardine,
Tweed,
NEEDLE SIZE
THREAD SIZES
Cotton: 80
9
Synthetic
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Cotton: 60~80
Silk: "A"
11
Synthetic
Mercerized 50
Cotton: 50~60
14
Silk: "A"
(Supplied with
Synthetic
your machine)
Mercerized 50~60
Cotton: 40~50
16
Mercerized Heavy Duty
Ball point 14
Cotton Wrapped Polyester
34