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There are no stupid questions!!If you don't ask you'll never know. I recently did names & dates in a very small font on several antique hankies and used a size 9 and they turned out beautiful.
by dragonflyer
26 Apr 2012
I tried using a size 10/70 with Polyester 40 wt thread and it wouldn't work...thread was too thick. What size thread were you using with the size 9 needle? Thanks...
8227I just bought 60/8 to sew my silk scarves and 75/11 serger needles. I had size 80 in my serger and was having a hard time. I do love the size 60 for mu machine, however the auto threader will not work. I have to thread by hand. I probably need to buy silk thread also. Do they still make it. I am using my embroidery bobbin thread in the bobbin. I purchased the needles on line at www.discountembroiderysupply.com and they were very prompt in delivery. Kay
85867I just watched basketkase's video on paper embroidery and to use a 9/65 needle! LLDS!
173580I know "they" actually used to make a size 9 for very delicate fabrics. But, the smallest I ever use is size 11.
by hightechgrammy
25 Apr 2012
Does the needles size also have to do with how tightly the fabric is woven??
59617Just read my manual,says not to use less than 75/11 with needle threader,I do use 70/10 the smallest my dealer sells
7314This is a chart that I use quite often (from allstitch.net), hope this hels. Please let me know if there is a better chart out there. Thanks! :)
Canvas 80/12 sharp
Lycra, Spandex 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Coated/water proof 80/12 sharp/ball point Nylon Wind breaker 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Corduroy 75/11 sharp/ball point
Organza 65/9 ball point
Cotton Sheeting 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 sharp Rayon 75/11 ball point
Denim 75/11 sharp
Satin Jacket 75/11 ball point
Dress Shirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ballpoint Sweater Knit 75/11 ball point
Golf Shirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ballpoint Sweatshirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Lace 75/11 sharp point
Taffeta 65/9 ball point
Leather 80/12, 90/14 sharp point 75/11, 90/14 wedge point
Terry cloth towel 75/11 sharp/ball point
Lingerie & Silk 60/8, 70/10, 75/11 sharp/ball point
Velvet 65/9 ball point
Vinyl 75/11 sharp point 75/11 wedge point
by meganne
25 Apr 2012
Gee, I immediately noticed they say 80/12 for canvas & 75/11 for denim??
I use 100/16 or even 110 for Canvas & Denim, thinking of course of the original Heavy Denim, not the thin stuff they call Denim today.
3681I know you're supposed to use a size 9 for organza and taffeta. I haven't seen anything smaller than a 9. Hugs..Carol
12165My smallest is a 9 but there may be a smaller one..
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