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Sewing Machine Needles
If you do a lot of sewing by machine, you
will want to have a selection of needles
for use on different projects or materials.
In addition, to ensure top quality stitching,
replace your sewing machine's needles when
they become dull --- usually after they have
been used for several projects.
Sewing machine needles (unlike
serger needles)
are standardized so selecting
what needle
to use depends on the fabric,
thread, and
type of stitching you want to
do. Here are
some things to consider when
choosing needles:
- Match the needle point to the fabric
- for general sewing on medium weight fabrics,
use a universal point
- delicate fabrics that run when snagged need
a rounded point while heavy
fabrics need
an acute point. Leather and
suede need a
wedge point for good piercing
capability
while stretchable fabrics
need a ballpoint.
- the weight of the fabric determines what
size (strength) needle to use. Delicate fabrics
need a finer, more slender needle, while
heavy fabrics need larger, stronger needles
that won't break while sewing
- always consult a needle selection guide (chart)
which shows what type and
size of needle
to use
- When using heavy thread or metallic thread,
look for a needle made to be used with them
so the thread won't fray or break while sewing
- For a professional stitching appearance when
doing topstitching, quilting, embroidery,
or hemming, use a needle made for that kind
of sewing.
Lastly, keeping your needles in a needle
organizer will make identification of the
different needles easier since the various
types of needles are difficult to identify
when lying side by side. |
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