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Old 05-06-2011, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by LINDA CATLEGE
Needle size? 12, 14 16?
Depends on weight of thread. Superior thread has a guide for their threads here http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...by-thread-type

You can probably make an educated guess by what they recommend for a similar weight of their thread to the embroidery thread you want to use. For example their 40 wt poly Rainbow, calls for a topstitch needle size 14. So if you are looking at a 40 wt embroidery thread that would probably work. If the thread is heavier you need a needle that is larger.
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