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Selecting Needle and Fabric
For general sewing, use needle sizes 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 needle set, there is one each of sizes 11,14,16, and 18, and a blue needle.
Use the 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
effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a
special topstitching 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 silk-like 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.

^ WEIGHT

FABRIC

TYPE OF NEEDLE

NEEDLE SIZE ''

Very Light

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net.Tuiie

Universal
Ball Point

9 (65)
9 (65)

Light

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

Taffeta, Safin. Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,

Qiana

Orange

Blue

11 (75)
11 (75)

12

(80)

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot

Blue
Bail Point

11 (75)
11 (75)

Leather, Suede

Wedge Point Leather

11 (75)

Medium

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,

Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,

Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Red

14(90)

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits

Bail Point

14(90)

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

Wedge Point Leather

14 (90)

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)

All

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Topstitching for Special Finish

Topstitching

11 (75)

14(90)

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