White 447 - Needle-Thread-Fabric Chart

NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC
CHART
The
correct
selection
of
needle
and
thread
to
suit
the
fabric will
result
in
more
satisfactory
stitching.
Fine
fabric
should
be
stitched
with
fine
needles,
fine
threads
and
short
stitches.
But
for
the
best
result
on
heavier
fabrics, use
coarser
needles,
heavier
threads
and
longer
stitches.
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NEEDLE
SIZE
FABRIC
U.S.
size
European
THREAD
SIZE
15x1
705
Fine
tricot,
Fine
lace,
Cotton:
80-120
VERY
Thin
Linen,
Silk,
9
70 Synthetic
THIN
Tulle,
Chiffon
Fine
Mercerized
cotton
LIGHT-
Organdy,
Jersey,
Voile,
Cotton:
60-80
WEIGHT
Taffeta,
Synthetics,
80
Silk:
“A”
Silk,
Batiste
Synthetic
Mercerized
50
Cotton, Gingham,
Poplin,
I
Cotton: 5 0-60
Percale,
Pique,
Satin,
14
90
Silk:
“A”
MEDIUM
Velvet,
Lightweight
wool,
Synthetic
Fine
corduroy,
Suitings
Mercerized
50-60
Gabardine,
Tweed,
Cotton:
40-5
0
HEAVY
16
100
Corduroy
Mercerized
Heavy
Duty
VERY
Canvas,
Overcoating,
Cotton:
30-40
18
110
HEAVY
Upholstery,
Denim
Mercerized
Heavy
Dut
NOTE:
1.
2.
Use
the
same
size
and
type
for
both
upper
and
lower
threads.
Always use
a
sharp
needle;
replace
the
needle
when
it
becomes
even
slightly
dull
or
bent.