Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC. THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11 (65-75)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin,
Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon ,polyester or cotton
wrapped polyester.
12 (80)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton. satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth,
double knits, lightweight woollens.
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.
14 (90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,
terrycloth, denims.
16(100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent artd
quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
18 (100)
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some
leathers and vinyls.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
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 range thin to large. 9 (65) to
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk. etc. Qiana. Not
15 X 1
18 (110)
recommended for double knits.
15x 1/705H
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65) to 18 (110)
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
KnitS'polyesters, Interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing all fabrics.
15x 1/705H (SUK)
Twin Needle
Woven fabrics and knits.
130 PCL
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than
standard large needle.)
Note twin needle:
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 "4".
3. For best sewing results always use good quality needles.
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