sewing machine needle selection poster
DESCRIPTION
Here’s the thing – the needle you use is just like a painter’s brush and you’re thread is the paint. Having the right tools REALLY matter. But there are a few tricks of the trade that take time to memorize and figure out for yourself. But, as a busy woman once said, “Ain’t nobody got time for that.”So we did it for you.TRANSCRIPT
Barely There SheerEX: Tulle
60/8
ThinChi�on
70/9
MediumQuiltin Cotton
80/12
Slightly ThickFlannel
90/14
ThickJeans
100/16
Very ThickSailing Canvas
110/18
PlushFur
90/14
Needle Selection
NeedleSize
START
NOYES
YES
NONO YES
YES
DenimNeedle
YES
SharpNeedle YES
NO YES
NO YES
NO YES
NOYES
NO NO NOYES YES YES YES NO
NO
NOYES
YES
LeatherNeedle
EmbroideryNeedle
BallpointNeedle
StretchNeedle
UniversalNeedle
QuiltingNeedle
MetallicNeedle
Top StitchNeedle
TwinNeedle
TripleNeedle
WingNeedle
EmbroideryNeedle
Double EyeNeedle
StretchyIs my fabric
Is my fabric stretchyGeneral Construction Sewing?
Am I doing
‘lycra’ like dance orexercise fabric?
Is it
Quilting?Am I
Decorative Stitches?Or Topstitching?
Will I be sewing
2 or more parallel Lines?Will I sew
Decorative Stitches?Or Topstitching?
Will I be sewing
General Construction Sewing?Am I doing
Metallic, Clear orTinsel Thread
Am I using
HeirloomStitches?
Am I sewing
2 threads inone needle?
Do I want
Machine,Embroidery or
Monogramming?
Am I doing
Will I sew
Leather/Vinyl/Oilcloth
Microfiber/Light Suede
Fur/Velboa/Plush
Denim/Canvas
or
or
or
Sewing needles are confusing, so we've taken out the guess work for you. Answer the questions and follow the line to find the perfect needle for your task and fabric type.