Matching needle / fabric / thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk,
muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys,
crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
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.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
14(90)
16(100)
18(110)
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 pressure-large numbers.)
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range
thin to large. 9 (65) to 18 (110)
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65)
to 18 (110)
Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110)
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.
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
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF FABRIC
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than
standard large needle.)
HA 1
15 1
15 1/705H
(SIN)
15 1/705HS
(SUK)
130 PCL
20
