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Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing use needle size 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 needles case there is one each of size 11,14,16,18 and blue needle. Use a 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 is used to effectively
pierce dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitchlng 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 slikdike 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.

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WEIGHT

FABRIC

TYPE OF NEEDLE

NEEDLE SiZ!E

Very Light

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace,
Organdy, Organdy, Net, Tulle

Universal
Ball point

9 (65)
9(65)

Light

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk,
Crepe de Chine, Sheer Crepe,
Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Chailis, Percale, Wool

Crepe, Peau de Soie, Taffeta, Satin,

Siik Surah, Satin-backed

Crepe, Qiana

Blue
Orange

11 (75)

12(80)

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear,

Tricot

Blue
Bali point

11 (75)
11 (75)

L.0HÌlisr(i 3uGci©

Wedge point leather

11 (76)

Medium

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin,
Velveteen, Poplin, Corduroy, Broad­
cloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Feit,

Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Red

14(80)

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural)
Stretch

Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits

Ball point

14(90)

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

Wedge point leather

14(80)

Heavy

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Denim

16(100)

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating,
Fake Fur, Drapery Fabrics

Purple

16(100)

Leather, Suede

Wedge point leather

16(100)

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Green

18(110)

Topstitchlng for Special Finish

V

Topstitching

11(75)
14 (90)

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