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NEEDLE, THREAD & FABRIC GUIDE

Knit Fabrics

NEEDLE STYLE

NEEDLE SIZE

 

 

 

Lightweight: Tricot

Universal or Ballpoint

9/65, 10/70

Medium: Interlock, Lycra

Universal or Ballpoint

11/75, 12/80, 14/90

 

 

 

Heavyweight: Double Knit, Velour

Universal or Ballpoint

12/80, 14/90

Fake Furs, Napped Fabrics

Universal or Ballpoint

14/90, 16/100

Woven Fabrics

NEEDLE STYLE

NEEDLE SIZE

 

 

 

Sheer: Chiffon, Fine Lace, Tulle,

 

 

Georgette, Net, Organdy, Organza

Universal

8/60, 9/65

Lightweight: Batiste, Chambray,

 

 

Voile, Crepe de Chine, Silk Jersey,

 

 

Handkerchief Linen, Sheer Crepe

Universal

9/65, 10/70

 

 

 

Medium Lightweight: Challis,

 

 

Gingham, Taffeta, Percale,

 

 

Wool Crepe, Wool Jersey

Universal

11/75

Medium Weight: Broadcloth, Chintz,

 

 

Velour, Corduroy, Crepe Backed

 

 

Satin, Faille, Flannel, Linen, Velvet,

 

 

Pique, Poplin, Satin, Shantung,

 

 

Velveteen

Universal

12/80

 

 

 

Medium Heavyweight: Brocade,

 

 

Denim, Felt, Flannel, Fleece,

 

 

Gabardine, Quilted Fabrics,

 

 

Textured Linen, Tweed, Twill

Universal

14/90

Heavyweight: Double-faced Wool,

 

 

Fake Fur, Heavy Coating,

 

 

Sail Cloth, Ticking

Universal

16/100

Leather

NEEDLE STYLE

NEEDLE SIZE

 

 

 

Ultrasuede, Ultra Leather

Stretch

11/75

Vinyl

Leather Point

14/90

 

 

 

Vinyl with Knit Backing

Leather Point

14/90

Light to Medium Weight Leather

Leather Point

12/80

 

 

 

Heavy Leather

Leather Point

16/100, 18/110

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