50 silk Denim, Tweed, Gabardine,
14 Coating
or 40 to 50 Cotton Drapery and Upholstery Heavy
Fabric Weight
16 40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk Linens, Cotton, Pique,
11
50 to 80 Cotton Serge, Double Knits
Medium
or
Weight
50 to 60 Synthetic Percale
14 Cotton Covered
Polyester
Fabrics Threads WeightNeedle Size
Thread and Needle Chart
Fine Silk Crepe de Chine, Voile
9 Fine Cotton Lawn, Organdy, Georgette,
Light
or Fine Synthetic Tricot Weight
11 Fine Cotton Covered
Polyestre
?In general, fine thread and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and
needles 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.
?When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue
tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
?When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.
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