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Size Benet Drawback
60/8 Used for the thinnest threads
and nest detail work.
Thinner needle blade is more
prone to needle deection and
breakage. Uncommon needle
size and can be difcult to
source and purchase.
65/9 Smallest of the more com-
mon needles. Used for ne
fabrics, 60-weight thread,
and delicate design details
and tiny lettering.
Thinner needle blade is more
prone to needle deection and
breakage.
70/10 Used for ne fabrics, design
details and small letter. Good
needle size for a larger ma-
jority of embroidery work.
Thinner needle blade is more
prone to needle deection and
breakage.
75/11 Standard needle size and
good for the majority of
embroidery applications.
May be too large for ner
detail work.
80/12 Largest of the more common
needles. Often used caps
with buckram backing or
cotton duct jackets to help
alleviate thread breaks.
Larger holes can damage ner
materials and smaller design
details.
90/14 Used with some specialty and
metallic threads.
Larger holes can damage ner
materials and smaller design
details. Uncommon needle size
and can be difcult to source
and purchase.
100/16 Used with the thicker
12-weight threads like the
wool-acrylic blends.
Larger holes can damage ner
materials and smaller design
details. Uncommon needle size
and can be difcult to source
and purchase.