Comparison Chart of Sewing Materials, Threads and Needles

To check the needle correctly, place the flate side of the needle on a flat surface

(1) Back (flat side) (2) Front (3) Groove (4) Flat surface

(5) Place the flat side of needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the material and thread thickness.

Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the material that you wish to sew.

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	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	130/705H #80
Medium materials:	Broad cloth Gabardine Serge	Overlock stitch	2.5-3.5	Spun #60-80 Cotton #60-80 Tetron #60-80	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	130/705H #80 #90
Heavy materials:	Tweed Denim Knits	Overlock stitch	3.0-4.0	Cotton #50-60 Spun #60 Tetron #50-60	130/705H #90

Decorative thread will work best in the upperlooper for fashion sewing.

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