Sewing Machine Needle Guide

Needle Selection Sewing needles are confusing, so we've taken out the guess work for you. Answer the questions and follow the line to find the perfect needle for your task and fabric type. START Sewing Parts ouline.com Is my fabric Stretchy Will I sew YES Leather Needle YES NO Leather/Vinyl/Oilcloth Isit "lycra' like dance or exercise fabric? Sharp Needle K YES Microfiber/Light Suede Denim YES Needle Denim/Canvas YES NO YES Am I doing Fur/Velboa/Plush General Construction Sewing? Will I be sewing Decorative Stitches? NO YES Or Topstitching? NO Aml Universal NO YES Quilting? Needle Embroidery Needle NO YES Am I doing Quilting Needle General Construction Sewing? Ballpoint Needle Will I be sewing Decorative Stitches? YES Or Topstitching? Stretch Needle Will I sew Am I using Do I want Am I sewing Am I doing 2 or more parallel Lines? 2 threads in Heirloom Metallic, Clear or Tinsel Thread Machine, Embroidery or Monogramming? one needle? Stitches? YES YES NO YES NO YES NO YES Twin Needle Triple Needle Metallic Needle Double Eye Needle Wing Needle Embroidery Needle Top Stitch Needle Needle Barely There Sheer Thin Medium Slightly Thick Thick Very Thick Sailing Canvas Plush EX:Tulle Chiffon Quiltin Cotton Flannel Jeans Fur Size 60/8 70/9 80/12 90/14 100/16 110/18 90/14