What size thread goes with what size needle?
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What size thread goes with what size needle?
Recommended Needle Size
| Thread Size | Industrial Needle | Home Machine Needle |
|---|---|---|
| #46 | #90/14 to #100/16 | Topstitch or Leather #90/14 |
| #69 | #100/16 to #110/18 | Topstitch or Leather #100/16 |
| #92 | #110/18 to #125/20 | Not Recommended |
| #138 | #125/20 to #140/22 | Not Recommended |
What size is a 90 needle?
0.9mm
The smaller the numbers the finer the needle. The size of a needle is calculated by its diameter, thus a 90 needle is 0.9mm in diameter. Within the different sewing needle sizes are different types of specialist sewing machine needles used for sewing particular fabrics.
What is the width of sewing thread?
Common Industrial Sewing Thread Sizes
| Thread Type | Tex Size | Yarn Construction (Denier x Ply) |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon | T-400 | 1260 X 3 |
| T-600 | 1680 X 3 | |
| T-700 | 1890 X 3 | |
| Polyester | T-70 | 220 X 3 |
What is 80 wt thread used for?
Paper Piecing
Such a thin thread is perfect for a variety of techniques, including English Paper Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Embroidery, Machine Applique, Free Motion Quilting, Free Motion Couching, and more.
How do I choose a thread size?
Choose thread based on the type of fiber, look, feel, and thickness and not by the printed weight size. Trust your eyes and fingers more than the label. You’ll get better results and be much happier with your selection. Choose fine threads to blend and medium and heavier threads to show.
What is a 80 14 needle used for?
Embroidery Spring 70/10, 75/11, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16 Needle with a spring around the needle used for free motion and embroidery on lightweight fabrics. The spring’s function is to keep pressure on the fabric to keep it from stretching while embroidering.
How wide is a sewing needle?
Size codes
| Diameter | American size | Fabric types |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 mm (0.039 in) | 16 | Heavy weight fabrics (denim, leather, canvas, suiting) |
| 1.10 mm (0.043 in) | 18 | Very heavy weight fabrics (heavy denim, upholstery fabric, faux fur) |
| 1.20 mm (0.047 in) | 19 | |
| 1.25 mm (0.049 in) | 20 | Extra heavy fabrics |
How do you determine sewing thread size?
The V size is the common US measurement for twisted, multi-ply bonded nylon or polyester threads. Larger numbers indicate heavier threads. The T sizes represent the “Tex” measurement system, where the number equals the weight in grams of 1000 meters of thread. If 1,000 meters weighs 70 grams, it’s a Tex 70 thread.
What is 100 weight thread used for?
Have you ever heard about 80 and 100wt thread? These ultra-fine threads are totally game changers when it comes to piecing, appliqué, quilting, and even as a bobbin thread.
What is 12 weight thread used for?
Use 12wt for bold machine quilting, big stitch hand quilting, thread painting, decorative stitching, hand embroidery, sashiko, big stitch hand quilting, crafts, and even hemming jeans. When using it on the machine the thicker thread will stand up from the fabric giving you a wonderful textural effect.