NEEDLE QUICK REFERENCE CHART

Fabrics listed below are a combination of fibre, cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends.
They are listed as examples of weight.

Fabric Type: Machine Machine

Needle Type Needle Size

Sheer to lightweight: Batiste, Chiffon, Georgette, Organza, Voile Woven / 70/9 or 80/11
and all microfiber or micro denier fabrics. Sharp Point

Lightweight: Challis, Chambray, Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine, Woven / 80/11

Gauze, Handkerchief Linen, Silk, Taffeta, Tissue Faille. Sharp Point

Medium-weight: Broadcloth, Brocade, Chino, Chintz, Corduroy, Woven / 90/14

Flannel, Linen, Poplin, Satin, Synthetic Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Sharp Point
Velvet

Medium to Heavy-weight: Coating, Damask, Drapery Fabric, Woven / 100/16 or

Fake Fur, Gabardine, Ticking, Woollens Sharp Point 110/18

Heavy-weight: Denim and Canvas / Jeans Denim / Jeans 90/14 or

100/16

Sheer to Lightweight Knits: Jersey, Single Knit, Spandex, Tricot Stretch / Ball 70/9 or 80/11
Point

Medium to Heavy-weight Knits: Double Knit, Sweatshirt, Stretch / Ball 90/14

Sweater Knit Point

WOVEN STRETCH DENIM LEATHER EMBROIDERY OVERLOCKER QUILTING

70/09 80/11 90/14 100/16