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RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE
Sewing fabrics
Broad cloth
Medium
Taffeta
Flannel, Gabardine
Thin
Georgette
Challis, Satin
Denim
Thick
Corduroy
Tweed
Jersey
Stretch
In case of top stitch thread
*
For sewing on the popular stretch variety of fabrics, embroidery and decorative stitch sewing, "Golden
needle" should be used.
*
Today there are many different types of needles to suit a variety of sewing needs. Be sure to select the
correct needle for a specific sewing project. For example, there are needles for denim material or
needles for sewing with metallic threads.
Type
Cotton
Synthetic
mercerized
Silk
Lawn
Cotton
Synthetic
mercerized
Silk
Cotton
Synthetic
mercerized
Silk
Thread for knit
Tricot
Synthetic
mercerized
Silk
Thread
Size
60-80
60-80
50-80
60-80
60-80
50-80
30-50
50
50
30
30
Size of needle
11-14
9-11
14-16
Golden needle
11-14
14-16
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