|
Fabric Type |
Fabric |
Seams |
Needle Size |
Thread |
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Sheers |
Organdy, Organza, Voile, Batiste, Chiffon, China Silk, Georgette, Guaze |
French,
Mock French,
Self-bound,
Double-stitched |
9 (65),
11 (75) |
Extra fine:
Mercerized cotton,
Cotton-covered polyester,
Long-fiber polyester
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Lightweight |
Silk shirtings, Broadcloth, Calico, Chambray, Lightweight linens, Balzarine, Brilliantine, Charmeuse, Eyelit, Seersucker |
French,
Mock French,
Self-bound,
Double-stitched,
Stitched and pinked |
9 (65),
11 (75) |
Extra fine:
Mercerized cotton,
Cotton-covered polyester,
Long-fiber polyester |
|
Light to mediumweight knits |
Tricot, Jerseys, Interlocks, Light sweater knits, Stretch terry, Stretch velour |
Double-stitched,
Straight and zigzag,
Narrow zigzag |
Ballpoint:
11 (75),
14 (90) |
All-purpose:
Cotton/Polyester,
Long-fiber polyester |
|
Mediumweight |
Chino, Chintz, Corduroy, Crepe, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Poplin, Velvet, Velveteen, Velour, Taffeta, Double knits, Sweatshirt knits, Denim, Quilted Fabric |
Plain seam,
Welt,
Lapped,
Mock flat-fell, |
Ballpoint:
11 (75),
14 (90) |
All-purpose:
Cotton/Polyester,
Long-fiber polyester |
|
Medium to heavyweight |
Heavy wool flannel, Fleece, Fake fur, Canvas, Heavy Denim, Heavy cotton duck, Upholstery Fabrics |
Welt,
Lapped,
Mock flat-fell,
Flat-fell,
Stitched and pinked |
16 (100)
18 (110) |
Hevay-duty:
Cotton/Polyester,
Long-fiber polyester,
Topstitching and buttonhole twist,
Carpet thread |
|
Non-Woven |
Leather, Suede, Plastic, Felt, Vinyl |
Plain seam,
Welt,
Lapped,
Mock flat-fell,
Topstiched |
11 (75)
14 (90),
16 (100) |
All-purpose:
Long-fiber polyester,
Carpet thread,
Cotton-wrapped polyester, (not suitable for leather) |
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