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Sewing basics
Matching the needle, fabric and thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
9-11 (65-75)
Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk,
muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, jerseys,
crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12 (80)
Medium weight fabrics-: cotton, satin, heavy
muslin, sailcloth, double knits, light woollens.
14 (90)
Medium weight fabrics: cotton duck, woollens,
heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16 (100)
Heavyweight fabrics: canvas, woollens, canvas
and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material
(light and medium).
Jeans (100)
Heavyweight fabrics: denims, jeans, canvas, thick
material.
18 (110)
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of
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.
- Use the stabilizer material for fine or stretchy fabrics, and select the correct presser foot.
- The upper thread tension must be set at 2-3 when sewing the lightweight fabrics, like silk and jersey
etc.
92
GB / IE / NI
THREAD
Light-duty thread in cotton,
nylon or polyester.
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.
Heavy duty thread, carpet
thread (set the presser foot to
high pressure-high numbers.)
fabric
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