Selecting
Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14. Afine thread and needle should be
used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics
require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
In the needle set, there is one each of sizes 11, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle.
Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic
fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip
effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a
special topstitching needle with a larger eye, accommodates
heavier weight thread.
Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread to
follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged
needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent
in thickness.
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WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
FABRIC
Medium
Chiffon, Georgette,
Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham,
Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe,
Sole, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin=backe_
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Single Knits, Jersey,
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TYPE OF NEEDLE
SIZE
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(65)
(75)
(75)
Ball Point
(75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
Wedge Point Leather
14 (90)
Denim, Saiici_i_: _icking
Denim
16 (100)
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Purple
16 (100)
Heavy
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Wedge Point Leather
16 (100)
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Green
18 (110)
11 (75)
All
Topstitching for Special Finish
Topstitching
14 (90)
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