Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14. A fine 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.

WEIGHT

 

 

FABRIC

 

 

TYPE

OF NEEDLE

NEEDLE SIZE

 

Chiffon,

Georgette,

Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy

Universal

9 (65)

Very Light

Net, Tulle

 

 

 

 

Ball Point

9 (65)

 

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,

Orange

 

11

(75)

 

Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief

Linen,

Blue

 

11

(75)

 

Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe,

Peau de Soie,

 

 

12

(80)

 

Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,

 

 

 

 

Light

Qiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot

 

Blue

 

11

(75)

 

 

Ball Point

11

(75)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather,

Suede

 

 

 

 

Wedge

Point Leather

11

(75)

 

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,

 

 

 

 

 

Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,

Red

 

14 (90)

 

Terry, Burlap, Quilted

Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

Double

Knits, (synthetic and natural)

Stretch

 

 

 

 

 

Velour,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stretch

Terry,

 

 

 

 

Ball Point

14

(90)

 

Sweater

Knits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather,

Vinyl,

Suede

 

 

Wedge

Point Leather

14

(90)

 

Denim,

Sailcloth, Ticking

 

 

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)

12

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