Choosing your needle for sewing?

Dive into the world of sewing machine needles with our comprehensive guide to selecting the perfect needle. Discover the nuances between needle types, choices for specific fabrics, and learn how to optimize your sewing experience by making the right needle choices.

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 needle.

On Verotex we provide you with a table with which you can see which needle to use depending on the type of fabric.

Needle size:

The needle number ranges from 60 to 110.
This is the diameter of the needle in hundredths of a mm. 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 fabrics	Needle to use	Point	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 adapted 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
Leatherette	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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