[amayausers] NEEDLES

  • From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 10:01:24 -0700

Been following the posts and subject of needles/point types/uses. I do not want 
to come across as a know-it-all but there seems to be (IMO) some confusion 
here. 
Early on I was given the basics that I should use a sharp point for woven 
fabrics/caps. Ball points for knits. The size of the needle is more related to 
the type of thread and how much strength you need to get through the fabric so 
the needle does not deflect. So to say I want to sew metallic the first thought 
is a bigger needle (80/12) because the thread is bigger, then you say I want to 
sew a sweatshirt, so a ball point is the preferred choice. If you go back to 40 
wt thread then the 80/12 is probably overkill and a 75/11 would be better, but 
it is still a ball point. Go to a woven shirt and the 75/11 ball becomes a 
75/11 sharp.

Throw a structured cap into the mix and it gets different. I use an 80/12 
sharp. Not because the thread is bigger, because the cap is way tough and I 
need the strength of the needle to keep deflection to a minimum. 

I am sure most are aware of all this but thought there may be someone that may 
benefit. Go to www.stitches.com/images/archive/NTBchart.pdf  for some good 
information.

Herb
Royal Embroidery
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