Needle size??
I am newer to quilting and put my binding on with my machine. What size needle should I be using?
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It depends on what thread you're using. Needle size is entirely determined by what thread you have (weight & number of plies). Generally, a size 80/12 needle works well for most threads for beginning quilters.
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Thank you. I have been using Gutermann, 100% poly. I think I have been using the 80/12 needles but I wasn't sure if there was a better one or not.
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I switch between the size 80 & 90 using Schmetz quilting needles.
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Originally Posted by Bree123
(Post 7629826)
It depends on what thread you're using. Needle size is entirely determined by what thread you have (weight & number of plies). Generally, a size 80/12 needle works well for most threads for beginning quilters.
I usually use an 80/12 "regular" needle for piecing. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 7630094)
I would also add what kind of fabric one is attempting to sew. Heavy weight denim jeans hems require a sturdier needle than lightweight muslin.
I usually use an 80/12 "regular" needle for piecing. As it happens, Gutermann recommends a size 80 or 90 needle for all their 100% poly thread, so I really wouldn't go smaller than that in any case. If I was working with a fabric such as silk or linen that required a smaller needle, I'd switch to a finer thread like an Aurifil 50/2 (which I routinely stitch with a size 70/10 needle) or YLI silk (which works well with a size 65/9 or 60/8 needle). But honestly, the smaller needles are typically not recommended for beginners because they require more skill to keep the thread from shredding in the eye. |
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