CHAPTER 4
SEWING MATERIALS,THREADS AND NEEDLES COMPARISON CHART
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Georgette |
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Lawn | Overlock | 2.0 - 3.0 | Filament #80 - 100 | #80 |
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Georgette | Narrow over | R - 2.0 | Spun #80 - 90 | SCHMETZ |
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| Woolly nylon thread |
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Broad cloth | Overlock | 2.5 - 3.5 |
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Gabardine | Cotton #60 - 80 | 130/705H |
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Medium materials: | Narrow over | R - 2.0 | Needle thread : | SCHMETZ |
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Broad cloth | Spun #60 - 80 | 130/705H |
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Heavy materials: | Overlock | 3.0 - 4.0 | Cotton #50 - 60 | SCHMETZ |
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Tweed | Spun #60 | 130/705H |
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Denim |
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Decorative thread will work best in the upper looper for fashion sewing. |
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