Matching Needle / Fabric / Thread

Needle, fabric, thread selection guide

NEEDLE SIZE	FABRICS	THREAD

	Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons,
9-11(65-75)	voile, silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton	Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
9-11(65-75)	knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven	polyester.
	knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven	polyester.
	polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

	Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
12(80)	kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
	lightweight woollens.	Most threads sold are medium size and
		Most threads sold are medium size and
	Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,	suitable for these fabrics and needle
14(90)	woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth,	sizes. Use polyester threads on synthetic
	denims.	materials and cotton on natural fabrics
		for best results. Always use the same
	Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,	for best results. Always use the same
	Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,	thread on top and bottom.
	outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,	thread on top and bottom.
16(100)	outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
16(100)	denims, upholstery material (light to
	denims, upholstery material (light to
	medium).

	Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,	Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use
18(110)	upholstery fabrics, some leathers and	Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use
18(110)	upholstery fabrics, some leathers and	heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
	vinyls.	heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
	vinyls.

Important: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.

NEEDLES	EXPLANATION	TYPE OF FABRIC

HA×1	Standard sharp needles. Sizes range	Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,
15×1	thin to large. 9 (65) to 18 (110)	etc. Not recommended for double knits.

		Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
15×1/705H	Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65)	polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
15×1/705H	Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65)	interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
(SIN)	to 18 (110)	interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
(SIN)	to 18 (110)	Can be used instead of 15×1 for sewing
		Can be used instead of 15×1 for sewing
		all fabrics.

15×1/705HS	Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18	Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
(SUK)	(110)	elastic.

130 PCL	Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)	Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves
130 PCL	Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)	smaller hole than standard large needle.)
		smaller hole than standard large needle.)

Note:

1.Twin needles, can be purchased for topstitching and decorative sewing.

2.When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than “2.5”.

3.European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.

4.Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at ﬁrst thread breakage or skipped stitches.