3034D

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 03/05/2009
  • ID: faqh00000522_000

Sewing Materials, Threads and Needles Comparison Chart

Material Stitch Stitch length(mm) Thread Needle
Fine materials:

Georgette
Lawn
Organdy
Tricot

 Overlock stitch 2.0 - 3.0 Spun #80-90
Cotton #100
Tetron #80-100		 SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
Fine materials:

Georgette
Lawn
Organdy
Tricot

 Narrow over lock/
Rolled
hemming stitch		 R-2.0 Needle thread:
Spun #80-90
Tetron #80-100

Looper thread:
Woolly nylon thread
Spun #80-90
Tetron #80-100

 SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
Medium materials:

Broad cloth
Georgette
Serge

 Overlock stitch 2.5-3.5 Spun #60-80
Cotton #60-80
Tetron #60-80		 SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
#90
Medium materials:

Broad cloth

 Narrow over lock/
Rolled
hemming stitch		 R-2.0 Needle thread:
Spun #60-80
Tetron #60-80

Looper thread:
Woolly nylon thread
Spun #60-80
Tetron #60-80

 SCHMETZ
130/705H
#80
#90
Heavy materials:

Tweed
Denim
Knits

 Overlock stitch 3.0-4.0 Cotton #50-60
Spun #60
Tetron #50-60		 SCHMETZ
130/705H
#90

Decorative thread will work best in the upper looper for fashion sewing.

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