Related chart of sewing fabrics, thread and needle – Brother PC 8500 User Manual
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RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE
Sewing fabrics
Thread
Size of needle
Medium
Thin
Thick
Broad cloth
Taffeta
Flannel, Gabardine
Lawn
Georgette
Challis, Satin
Denim
Corduroy
Tweed
Jersey
Tricot
Type
Cotton
Silk
Cotton
Silk
Cotton
Silk
Silk
Size
60-80
60-80
50-80
60-80
60-80
50-80
30-50
50
50
30
30
11-14
9-11
14-16
Synthetic
mercerized
Synthetic
mercerized
Synthetic
mercerized
Synthetic
mercerized
Thread for knit
Stretch
Golden needle
11-14
14-16
In case of top stitch thread
*
For sewing on the popular stretch variety of fabrics, embroidery and decorative stitch sewing, the
“Golden needle” should be used.
*
Today there are many different types of needles to suit a variety of sewing needs. Be sure to select the
correct needle for a specific sewing project. For example, there are needles for denim material or
needles for sewing with metallic threads.