Universal needles
02-08-2019, 05:28 PM
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I use an 80/12 Microtex (I almost never use universal needles) in all my machines for piecing. With 50 wt thread I get the best result that way. One thing you do have to remember is that a lot depends on what thread you are using and somewhat on the machine you are using.
02-08-2019, 05:48 PM
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I use an 80/12 Microtex (I almost never use universal needles) in all my machines for piecing. With 50 wt thread I get the best result that way. One thing you do have to remember is that a lot depends on what thread you are using and somewhat on the machine you are using.
02-08-2019, 07:00 PM
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I just read this line in the pdf "Vanish-Lite 60 wt. Water-soluble thread (dissolves in water when washed). Notrecommended for swimsuits" 
Just got a good laugh!
Just got a good laugh! Just received an email with a link to this chart by Superior Threads - great thread and needle info that I thought might be helpful to this discussion.
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02-08-2019, 07:03 PM
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02-08-2019, 08:39 PM
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I like to use a top stitch needle because the eye is larger. I usually test my thread to see which size works best (thread a needle that is not in the machine, hold onto both ends of the thread and swing the needle back and forth to see if the thread moves smoothly -- I use the smallest size needle that works for the thread. I have also caught burs in the eye of a needle before it shredded my thread when I was sewing).
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