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NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
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.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
HA 1
Standard sharp needles. Sizes
15 1
range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18
(110)
15 1/705H
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
(SIN)
9 (65) to 18 (110)
15 1/705HS
Full ball point needle 9 (65) to
(SUK)
18 (110)
130 PCL
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18
(110)
Note:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "2.5".
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11,
12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or
skipped stitches.
FABRICS
EXPLANATION
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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
t h r e a d . ( U s e h e a v y f o o t
pressure-large 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 15 1 for
sewing all fabrics.
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves
smaller hole than standard large
needle.)
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