MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
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Lightweight | |||||||
| silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, | polyester or | cotton | wrapped | |||
| tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, | polyester. |
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| shirt & blouse fabrics. |
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Medium weight | Most threads sold are medium | ||||||
| sailcloth, | double | knits, | lightweight | size and suitable for these fabrics | ||
| woolen. |
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| and needle sizes. Use polyester | ||
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| threads on | synthetic | materials |
14 (90) | Medium weight | and cotton on natural woven | |||||
| woolen, | heavier | knits, | terrycloth, | fabrics for best results. Always use | ||
| denims. |
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| the same thread on top and | ||
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16 (100) | Heavyweight |
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| outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, |
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| denims, upholstery material (light to |
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| medium). |
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18 (110) | Heavy woolens, | overcoat fabrics, | Heavy duty thread. |
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| upholstery fabrics, some leathers and |
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| vinyls. |
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Please Note:
-In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used for sewing heavy fabrics.
-Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
-Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
-Ball point needles are recommended for working with knit fabrics.
