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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, 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 range thin to large.
15 1
9 (65) to 18(110)
15 1/705H(SUK)
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110)
15 1/705H(SUK)
Full ball point needle. 9(65) to 18(110)
130 PCL
Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
Note: 1. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3".
2. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
3. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
FABRICS
EXPLANATION
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.)
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.)
35
THREAD
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