How to pick the correct sewing machine needle
Choose your needle size based on the type and weight of thread being used; the goal is to have the needle slide easily through the fabric without damaging the fibers or creating too large a hole. SCHMETZ Sewing Machine Needles. No other needle manufacturer can match the amount of detail and quality of mat.
What is a 90 14 needle used for?
90/14 u2013 suitable for medium weight fabrics, such as slightly heavier weight cotton, polyester, linen, and lightweight upholstery fabric; lighter weight fabrics, such as silk (chiffon, organza, crepe-de-chine), will require a smaller needle.
What is a 70 10 needle used for?
Denim/ Jeans Heavy wovens and denims 70/10 u2013 110/18 These needles have a thick, strong shaft and a very sharp point, making them ideal for stitching denim, canvas, duck, and other heavy, tightly woven fabrics, as well as stitching through multiple fabric layers without breaking.
What is a 80 12 needle used for?
Double Eye 80/12 A universal needle with two eyes that can be used on wovens and knits for topstitching, shading, and texturing effects, as well as embroidery.
What is a 65 9 needle used for?
Sizes of Needles
| Size | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 65/9 | Smallest of the more common needles. Used for fine fabrics, 60-weight thread, and delicate design details and tiny lettering. |
| 70/10 | Used for fine fabrics, design details and small letter. Good needle size for a larger majority of embroidery work. |
What size needle do you use for upholstery?
For lightweight fabrics like georgette or organdy, use a 60/8 needle; for medium-weight jersey, Lycra, linen, or calf leather, use a 70/10 or 80/12 needle; for heavy fabrics like jeans, vinyl, upholstery, or canvas, use a 90/14 or 100/16 needle; and for very heavy fabrics, use a 110/18 or 120/19 needle.
What size needle is used for intramuscular injection?
In adults weighing 130u2013152 lbs (60u201370 kg), a 1u2013112u201d needle is sufficient; in women weighing 152u2013200 lbs (70u201390 kg) and men weighing 152u2013260 lbs (70u2013118 kg), a 112u201d needle is recommended; in women weighing more than 200 lbs (90 kg), a 112u201d needle is recommended; in men weighing more than 260 lbs (118 kg), a 112u201d needle is recommended.
What needle do you use for satin?
Needles and Threads to Consider
| Fabric | Weight | Needle Size |
|---|---|---|
| Satin | Extra Light | 60, 65 (8, 9) |
| Petal Signature Cotton™ | Light | 70, 75 (10, 11) |
| Cotton Poplin | Extra Light | 60,65 (8.9) |
| Chiffon | Extra Light | 70 (10) |
What are the sharpest sewing needles?
Sharps are the most commonly used hand sewing needles and are also very sharp! If you only buy one type of needle, make it Sharps. Sharps are medium length needles and the most commonly used hand sewing needles.
What size needle do you use for cotton?
Medium-sized needles, such as the 80/12 and 90/14, are ideal for quilting cotton fabric, lightweight upholstery, denim, silk dupioni, and other fabrics of similar weight. The needle’s eye is sized for general sewing threads like all-purpose polyester and 50-weight cotton.
What needle do I use to sew vinyl?
Because Vinyl is a heavier fabric, you’ll need a needle that can handle the extra thickness without breaking. Prep your sewing machine with a Leather or Denim needle size 90/14, or even a Denim Twin Needle for perfectly symmetrical stitches, before starting your next project.
What is a 100 16 needle used for?
Large needle sizes u2013 100/16 and 120/18 u2013 are used with heavyweight threads like upholstery and topstitching threads for heavyweight, tough fabrics like thick leather, heavyweight canvas, and dense upholstery fabrics.
What size needle do I use for quilting?
Quilting needles have a slightly rounded point and are designed specifically for quilting. One of the most common machine needle sizes is 90/14, which has a sturdy shaft that holds up well when quilting through the layers of a quilt sandwich and a needle eye that can accommodate most types of threads.
What is the strongest sewing machine needle?
Chart of Quick Reference
| Sewing Machine Needle Type | Needle Size | Fabric Type |
|---|---|---|
| Universal needles | 90 (14) | Medium – heavy, calico, linen |
| 100 (16) | Heavy fabric, upholstery, bag making | |
| 110 (18) | Extra heavy fabric, upholstery | |
| Sharps needles | 70 (10) | Voile, microfibre |
Do all needles fit all sewing machines?
Sewing needle brands like Schmetz needles work with all sewing machine brands, but Sergers or overlock machines, embroidery machines, and other specialty machines may use different types of needles.
How do I know what sewing machine needle to use?
The shank is the part that seats into your sewing machine; the flat side usually goes towards the back, and the rounded side usually goes towards the front; some specialty needles may have a completely round shank.