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This week we look at machine sewing needles –they can sometimes be a very confusing maze to navigate. Choose a needle that is suitable for the fabric you are sewing and replace it regularly. Discard needles that are bent as they can damage your fabric and can also result in the machine skipping stitches – bad!
Here’s a table to help you pick the right machine needles every time:
| Name – Description |
Use |
Size |
Best for |
| Universal- Standard |
General |
60, 70
70,80
80,90
90,100 |
lightweight fabrics like chiffon, georgette
poplin, linen blends
linen, suiting
coating |
| Jersey Stretch- Ball point |
knits, swimwear |
70
75
80,90
90,100 |
fine jersey
jersey, silk jersey
lycra
interlock |
| Jeans- Extra sharp |
heavier garments |
90-110
|
canvas, cord, denim, twill |
| Embroidery- light ball point |
embroidery threads |
75-90 |
natural or synthetic fibres |
| Leather – wedge shaped point |
soft leather, vinyl |
80,90
100 |
soft leather
leather and vinyl |
| Twin needle – standard, double shaft |
tucks, embroidery |
70-100 |
light to medium weight fabric |
| Triple needle – standard, triple shaft |
tucks, embroidery |
80 |
light to medium weight fabric |
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