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Dive into the world of sewing machine needles with our comprehensive guide to choosing the perfect needle. Discover the nuances between needle types, the best choices for specific fabrics, and learn how to optimize your sewing experience by choosing the right needles.
Contrary to what many people think, the choice of sewing needle depends primarily on two things and this is often overlooked.
It is therefore the quality and thickness of the needle which are essential elements in the choice of the needle.
We provide you with a table with which you can see which needle to use depending on the type of fabric.
The needle numbers range from 60 to 110.
This is the diameter of the needle in hundredths of a millimeter. They are sold by thickness. The thicker the fabric, the higher the needle number to prevent the needle or fabric fibers from breaking, leaving unwanted holes.
The size is indicated on the boxes, but it is also engraved on the hands.
Summary table of needles to use for each fabric
Type of fabric |
Needle to use |
Tip |
Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 85 |
| Calico |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 100 |
| Canvas |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 70 to 100 |
| Cotton |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 85 |
| Swiss cotton liberty style |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 85 |
| Lace | Individually fitted needle | 70 to 90 | |
| Double gauze | Jersey needle | Rounded | 65 to 90 |
| sponge |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 80 to 90 |
| French Terry | Jersey needle | Rounded | 80 to 90 |
| Imitation Fur |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 80 to 100 |
| Jeans |
Jeans needle (universal) |
very fine | 85 to 100 |
| Jersey | Jersey needle | Rounded | 70 to 90 |
| Cotton jersey | Jersey needle | Rounded | 70 to 90 |
| Cotton jersey lined with minky | Jersey needle | Rounded | 70 to 90 |
| Jogging | Stretch needle | Medium ball | 65 to 90 |
| Wool |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 70 to 100 |
| Linen |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 65 to 85 |
| Viscose linen |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 65 to 85 |
| Lycra | Jersey needle | Rounded | 70 to 90 |
| Microfiber |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 80 to 100 |
| Minky |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 80 to 100 |
| Honeycomb | Stretch needle | Medium ball | 65 to 85 |
| Plumetis |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 80 |
| Polar |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 80 to 100 |
| Polyester |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 60 to 85 |
| Poplin |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 85 |
| Satin |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 100 |
| Faux leather |
Leather needle |
Triangular | 60 to 75 |
| Tartan |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 70 to 85 |
| Burlap |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 80 |
| Tulle | Jersey needle | Rounded | 60 to 80 |
| Vichy |
Standard needle (universal) |
Normal | 60 to 85 |
| Viscose |
Standard needle (universal) |
Rounded | 70 to 80 |
| Veil | Standard needle (universal) | Rounded | 60 to 75 |
Sewing machine needles are suitable for all brands of sewing machines.
For more information, you can consult this document
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