Which needle should i use

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Choosing the right needle and thread when sewing on denim can eliminate most of the headaches that occur when working with this heavyweight fabric. Using a needle that is too small or thread that is too lightweight are the most frequent causes of broken needles or skipped stitches. A jeans needle has a heavy-duty blade designed specifically to pierce extra-thick woven fabric.

For thread, at the fabric store look for polyester thread labeled "jeans. Ball point needles are made especially for sewing on knits, such as T-shirt fabric and jersey. The ball point won't damage or break the fibers as it pierces the fabric. When sewing with a knit fabric, remember that if the fabric stretches, your seam needs to stretch, too. If your sewing machine doesn't have a stitch designed especially for knits, try stretching the fabric slightly as you sew.

Then when the fabric returns to its natural state, the stitches will be a bit closer together and will allow for a bit of give. When should you change the needle on your sewing machine? The answer is NOT when your needle breaks! Rather, treat yourself and your machine to a new needle after every 8—10 hours of sewing time.

We are often very limited by thread. My Bernina dealer only carries quilting and embroidery threads. My favorite thread is Mettler; Gutermann and Molnyke are also very good. You must be logged in to post a comment. Here are some basic rules of using the right needles and threads for your projects. General Needle Types Sharp or Microtex needles are for any woven fabrics. These needles cut through the fabric and are quite sharp. Ballpoint needles have a rounded point and are not as sharp.

Be sure to replace the needle with a smaller sized needle, or if you believe you are working with the correct size, a new needle as puckering can illustrate a blunt needle. The heavier the fabric, the larger the needle sized required.

Do I need a larger needle? A larger needle will be required with thicker, heavier weight fabrics. If you are using a needle that is too small for the job, the needle will break. A simple solution will be to replace the needle with a larger sized needle.

How do you know that you need to change the needle size? You will have one of two problems. The needle may break; this will point to using a larger sized needle.