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Needle types and their usesThe sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
■Thread and needle number
The lower the thread number is, the larger the
thread, and the larger the needle number, the
larger the needle.
■Ball point needle (gold colored)
To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles
with stretch fabrics.
■Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the
fabric or thread.
■Embroidery needles
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When
embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use
a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle.
• A 75/11 needle is already installed when the
sewing machine is purchased.
CAUTION
Fabric Type/Application
Thread
Size of Needle
Type Size
Medium weight
fabrics
Broadcloth Cotton thread
60–80
75/11–90/14Taffeta Synthetic thread
Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50–80
Thin fabrics
Lawn Cotton thread
60–80
65/9–75/11Georgette Synthetic thread
Challis, Satin Silk thread 50–80
Thick fabrics
Denim Cotton thread 30–50
90/14–100/16Corduroy Synthetic thread
50
Tweed Silk thread
Stretch fabrics
Jersey
Thread for knits 50–60 Ball point needle
(golden colored)
75/11–90/14
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton thread
50–80 65/9–90/14Synthetic thread
Silk thread
For top-stitching
Synthetic thread
30 90/14–100/16
Silk thread