5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine
Fabric, thread and needle table
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn.
The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection.
Always refer to it before beginning a sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
The fabrics can be of any fiber cotton, linen, silk. wool,
synthetic, rayon, blends. they are listed as examples of weight.
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Light- | Batiste | Polyester |
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Chiffon | 100% Polyester | 2020 | ||
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Crepe | *Mercerized Size 50 |
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| Corduroy |
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| Flannel |
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Medium- | Gabardine | Polyester | 2020 | |
Weight | Gingham | 100% Polyester | ||
Linen | *Mercerized Size 50 |
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| Muslin | Nylon |
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| Wool Crepe |
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NEEDLES
Size
11/80
14/90
| Bonded Wovens |
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| Canvas | 2020 | 16/100 | ||
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Medium- Coating |
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100% Polyester |
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Heavy Denim |
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*Mercerized Size 40 | 2020 | 18/110 | |||
| Duck | ||||
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| Sailcloth |
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| Bonded Knits |
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| Double Knit | Polyester |
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Knits |
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Jersey | Polyester |
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| Size 11/80, 14/100, 16/110 | ||||
| Tricot | Nylon | |||
*Not recommended on stretch fabrics
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