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Combination of fabric, thread and needle
The machine needle and thread that should be used depends on the type and thickness of the fabric. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
Fabric Type/Application |
Thread |
Size of needle |
Stitch length mm (inch) |
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Type |
Weight |
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Lightweight fabrics |
Lawn, georgette, challis, organdy, crepe, chiffon, voile, gauze, tulle, lining, etc. |
Polyester thread |
60 - 90 |
65/9 - 75/11 |
Fine stitches
1.8 - 2.5 |
Cotton thread, Silk thread |
50 - 80 |
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Medium weight fabrics |
Broadcloth, taffeta, gabardine, flannel, seersucker, double gauze, linen, terry cloth, waffle weave, sheeting, poplin, cotton twill, satin, quilting cotton, etc. |
Polyester thread |
60 - 90 |
75/11 - 90/14 |
Regular stitches
2.0 - 3.0 |
Cotton thread, Silk thread |
50 - 60 |
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Heavyweight fabrics |
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, etc. |
Polyester thread, Silk thread |
30 |
100/16 |
Coarse stitches
2.5 - 4.0 |
Denim (12 ounces or more), canvas, tweed, corduroy, velour, melton wool, vinyl-coated fabric, etc. |
Polyester thread |
60 |
90/14 - 100/16 |
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Cotton thread, Silk thread |
30 - 50 |
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Stretch fabrics (knit fabrics, etc.)
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Jersey, tricot, T-shirt fabric, fleece, interlock, etc. |
Polyester thread, Cotton thread, Silk thread |
50 |
Ball point needle 75/11 - 90/14 |
Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness
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For top-stitching |
Polyester thread |
30 |
90/14 - 100/16 |
Setting appropriate for the fabric thickness |
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50 - 60 |
75/11 - 90/14 |
The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the preceding table. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing heavy fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.
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(1) Flat side |
If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use a bent needle. |
The needles are consumables. For safety and best results, we recommend replacing the needle regularly.
Replace the needle in cases such as the four described below: