NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9-11(65-75)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton
knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or polyester.
12(80)
Medium weight fabrics- cotton, satin, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight
woollens.
Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these
fabrics and needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on
natural woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on top and bottom.
14(90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woollen, heavier knits, terry cloth,
denims.
16(100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woollens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light / medium).
18(110)
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy foot
pressure – large numbers.)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
HAx1
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9
(65) to 18(110)
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Not
recommended for double knits.
15x1/705H(SUK) Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110)
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Can be used instead of 15x1 for
sewing all fabrics.
15x1/705H(SUK) Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110) Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
130 PCL Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard
large needle.)
MATCHING THE NEEDLE, FABRIC AND THREAD
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