Fabric Weight Table
Fibre
an
d Construction
Filmy
Silk
Chiffon,
(Woven)
Organza,
Tulle
(Knit)
Rayon
Tulle
(Woven)
(Knit)
Cotton
Voile,
(Woven)
Tulle
..
(Knit)
Wool
(Woven)
(Knit)
Synthetic
Chiffon
,
(Woven)
Or
ganza,
Tulle
(Knit)
Synthetic
Blen
ds
(Woven)
(Knit)
Leather
Plastic
Vinyls
10
Sheer
There are thousands
of
fabrics
around
the
world
, each
manufactured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics
bel
ow
have been classified
according
to
weight
to
give a small sample
of
what
is
available
for
purchase.
Refer
to
this table to determine the
weight
and type
of
fabric
you
will be using in
order
to
select the
correct
needle and thread
combination
.
For
correct
needle and thread
combination
for y
our
fabric, refer
to the Fabric, Thread and
Needle Table on pages 16 and
17
.
Light
Net, Lace,
Ninon
Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille
Jersey
Net, Lace
Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
Cire
Net, Lace
Challis,
Organdy
, Muslin, Batiste,
Dimity
,
Lawn,
Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Pi
qu
e,
Poplin
Jersey
Cashmere,
Flannel,
Mohair
, Felt, Crepe
Jersey
Net, Lace,
Ninon
Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
Crepe
de
Chine
Raschel, Single
Knit
, Sweater Knit,
Bonded
Knit
,
Tricot
,
Cire
Vo
il
e
Broadcloth
, Batiste, Eyelet,
Gingham
,
Poplin
Single
Knit
Kidskin, Patent,
Chamois
,
Imitation-
Leathers and Suedes, Leather, Suede
Plastic Film
Plastic Film
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