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Originally Posted by oatw13
I think if you use interfacing on the back so they don't stretch, then a regular needle is what you need. However, if you are just sewing through the knit, a ball point needle will be better.
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I have used both regular and ball point needles. Had good luck with both. Happy t-shirt quilting
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You can use a universal needle--just not a sharps and they cut the thread instead of sliding along side them.
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Good luck getting it done in time. Happy new year.
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I love my walking foot. Makes a Big difference on stretchy clothes.
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when poly-knits first came out, ball-points were the only way to go -- I still have some so would use them with any knits, it avoids splitting treads and causing it to run/ladder, like panty hose/tights.
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You need to remember you are sewing on a knit and it has always been suggested that you use a ball point needle with knits. You may not see the tiny "pick" that a sharp needle causes in the knit, but later after washing and drying some, it will show up as a tiny hole. Just to be safe, I would use a ball point--probably a size 12 or so.
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I used a "jeans" needle for mine. It worked really well
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it depends ... really. if you use your regular needle with out problems, then that's your answere...and if you are using a non-woven interfacing on the t-shirts that helps. if you find you are 'catching' on the knit, having any puckering/pulling or not using an interfacing then you may find you need a knit/stretch needle. (ball-point)
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I have made several T-Shirt quilts and used a regular needle.DGD's quilt had been washed and had no problems with holes.Good luck and have fun.
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