Thread and Needle Overview

Fabric

Thread

Needle size (HLx5)

Thin fabrics

Wool

Foil

Gabardine

Thin jersey

Cotton 50 – 60

Synthetic 50 – 60

90/14

Flannel wool

Synthetic 50 – 60

Thick fabrics

Denim

Synthetic 20 – 50

90/14

100/16

Canvas

Imitation leather

Synthetic 20 – 30

Tweed fabrics

Cotton 20 – 50

Synthetic 30 – 50

Jersey

Synthetic 20 – 50