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;8 to 10 (60 to 70): Super fine fabrics: voile, sheers, georgettes, chiffons | ;8 to 10 (60 to 70): Super fine fabrics: voile, sheers, georgettes, chiffons | ||
;12 (80): '''MOST common''' | ;12 (80): '''MOST common'''; Cottons, shirting, light wools, quilting cotton, rayon | ||
;14 (90): '''common''' | ;14 (90): '''common'''; Linen, light denim, drill cotton | ||
;16 (100): Heavy denim, canvas, upholstery | ;16 (100): Heavy denim, canvas, upholstery | ||
;18 (110): Leather, etc. | ;18 (110): Leather, etc. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:53, 20 October 2024
Needles, Sewing Machine
Types
- Universal
- Most woven fabrics
- Ball Point
- Jersey, knit fabrics
- Stretch
- Super stretchy fabrics: lycra, super mesh, etc.
- Sharps
- Densely-woven fabrics: silks, microfiber, multiple layers, quilting
Sizes
Thickness of the needle (not the tip).
- 8 to 10 (60 to 70)
- Super fine fabrics: voile, sheers, georgettes, chiffons
- 12 (80)
- MOST common; Cottons, shirting, light wools, quilting cotton, rayon
- 14 (90)
- common; Linen, light denim, drill cotton
- 16 (100)
- Heavy denim, canvas, upholstery
- 18 (110)
- Leather, etc.