Fabric, Thread and Needle combinations.

Fabric, Thread and Needle combinations.Description:
About the Needle

The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine.
Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems.
Below are some things to keep in mind about needles.
To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface.  Parallel space

 Level surface
(bobbin cover, glass, etc.)




Place the flat side of needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. Hint   The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker.

Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.

To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics.

To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative stitches.

Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Use ball point needle 75/107 for embroidering patterns with short jump stitches such as alphabet characters when the thread trimming function is turned on.
Ball point needles (golden colored) 90/14 are not recommended for embroidery, as they may bend or break, causing injury.

It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on heavyweight fabrics or stabilizing products (for example, denim, puffy foam, etc.).
A 75/11 needle may bend or break, which could result in injury.

A home sewing machine needle 75/11 is inserted in the sewing machine. Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various fabrics.
Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use.

Fabric type Thread Needle size Type Size Medium weight fabric Broadcloth Cotton 60-90 75/11 - 90/14 Taffeta Synthetic mercerized 60-90 Flannel, Gabardine Silk or silk finished 50 Lightweight fabric Lawn, Batiste Cotton 60-90 65/9 - 75/11 Georgette Synthetic mercerized 60-90 Challis, Satin Silk 50 Heavyweight fabric Denim Cotton 30 100/16 50 90/14 - 100/16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 - 60 90/14 - 100/16 Tweed Silk Stretch fabric Jersey Thread for knits 50 - 60 Ball point needle (Golden colored) 75/11 - 90/14 Tricot Easily frayed fabric Cotton 50-90 65/9 - 90/14 Synthetic mercerized 50-90 Silk 50 For top stitching Synthetic mercerized 50 90/14 - 100/16 Silk thread 50 Note For transparent nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.
The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper threading. Caution Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.
Using an improper combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11),may cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury.