White 1563 - Match Needle Size and Thread to Your Fabric

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Match Needle Size and Thread To Your Fabric — Sew Like “A Pro”
Approximate Stitches Per Inch — Also Important!
Fabric
Needle
No.
Machine
Stitches
Per Inch
Cotton
Thread
Mercerized
Thread
Silk
or
Nylon
Extremely heavy tarpaulin,
sacking,
canvas, duck, etc
4
6
to
8
10
to
30
Heavy Duty
Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking,
denim, leatherette
3
8
to
10
30
to
40
Heavy Duty
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen,
suiting, felt, terry, etc.
2
10
to
12
40
to
60
Heavy Duty
Medium broadcloth,
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, shantung, etc.
1
12
to
14
60
to
80
50 A
Sheer voile, lawn,
dimity, crepe,
handkerchief linen,
plastic film, etc.
0
14 to 16
(Plastic film)
8 to 10
80
to
100
50 A
Very sheer chiffon,
batiste, lace, organdy,
ninon. net, marquisette, etc.
00
16
to
20
100
to
150
50 A