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Old 05-24-2010, 09:52 AM
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Hi Guys,

Could somebody do a small tutorial on what needle sizes I should be using for which fabrics etc.

I have a no.11 size needle in at the moment and that is what I tend to use.... should I be using other sizes?

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Old 05-24-2010, 09:59 AM
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Try this video from Superior Threads:

http://www.superiorthreads.com/video...titch-needles/
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Old 05-24-2010, 10:22 AM
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Hi Maride

Thank you ... that was very useful.... I have made notes.

Thank you

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Old 05-24-2010, 10:31 AM
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I go by a chart too, but sometimes you may still need to experiment if your thread is breaking, stitches aren't forming correctly, etc... I have an arsenal of topstitching needles, metallics, embroidery, in multiple sizes, etc... so I can play around if I am having problems.
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Originally Posted by Maride
Try this video from Superior Threads:

http://www.superiorthreads.com/video...titch-needles/
What a great link. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for that site it was a big help. ladyredhawk
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Old 05-27-2010, 10:06 AM
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thanks for sharing the link
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