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Matching
needle
/ fabric
/ thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION
GUIDE
FABRICS
THREAD
Lightweight
fabrics-thin
cottons,
voile,
Light-duty
thread
in
cotton,
serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
nylon or polyester.
cotton
knits,
tricots,
jerseys,
crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
14(90)
16(100)
18(11o)
Medium
weight
fabrics-cotton,
satin,
kettleclote,
sailcloth,
double
knits,
lightweight woollens.
Medium
weight
fabrics-cotton
duck,
woolen,
heavier
knits,
terrycloth,
denims.
Heavyweight
fabrics-canvas,
woolens,
outdoor
tent
and
quilted
fabrics,
denims,
upholstery
material
(light to
medium).
Heavy
woollens,
overcoat
fabrics,
upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
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
pressure-large
numbers.)
IMPORTANT:
Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF FABRIC
HAx 1
Standard
sharp needles.
Sizes
Natural woven fabrics-wool,
cotton, silk,
15x 1
range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18
etc.
Qiana.
Not
recommended
for
(110)
double knits.
15x 1/705H
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
Natural
and synthetic
woven
fabrics,
(SIN)
9(65) to18(110)
polyester
blends.
Knits-polyesters,
interlocks,
tricot,
single
and
double
knits. Can be used instead of 15x 1 for
sewing all fabrics.
15x 1/705HS
Full ball point needle 9 (65) to
Sweater
knits, Lycra, swimsuit
fabric,
(SUK)
18 (110)
elastic.
130 PCL
Leather needles.
12 (80) to 18
Leather,
vinyl,
upholstery.
(Leaves
(110)
smaller
hole
than
standard
large
needle.)
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.
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