| Fabric | Weight | Needle Type | Needle Size | Thread Size | Stitch Per Inch | Suggested Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Cotton Ultra |
Extra Light |
Universal | 60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 | 14-20 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Fine Mettler Seralene, Poly Sheen, or Silk Finish Cotton 60 Guetermann Natural Cotton |
| Satin | Extra Light |
Sharp/ Microtex |
60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 | 14-20 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Fine Mettler Seralene or Poly Sheen |
| Kona | Light | Universal | 70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 | 10-14 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Coats 100% Cotton Mettler Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seralene Guetermann Sew-all Thread or Natural Cotton |
| Perfor- mance Pique |
Light | Ball Point /Stretch |
70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 | 14-18 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose Mettler Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seralene Guetermann Sew-all Thread |
| Cotton Poplin |
Extra Light |
Universal | 60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 | 14-20 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Fine Mettler Seralene, Poly Sheen, Silk Finish Cotton 60 Guetermann Natural Cotton |
| Poly Crepe de Chine |
Extra Light |
Sharp/ Microtex |
60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 | 14-20 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Fine Mettler Seralene or Poly Sheen |
| Silky Faille |
Light | Universal /Sharp |
70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 | 10-14 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose Mettler Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seralene Guetermann Sew-all Thread |
| Perfor- mance Knit |
Extra Light - Light |
Ball Point /Stretch |
60, 65, 70 (8, 9, 10) |
16, 18, 21, 24 | 14-18 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Fine Mettler Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seralene Guetermann Sew-all Thread |
| Modern Jersey |
Medium | Stretch | 80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 | 10-12 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose Mettler Seralon, Poly Sheen, Seracor, Seraflock |
| Cotton Spandex Jersey |
Light | Stretch | 70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 | 10-12 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Coats 100% Cotton Mettler Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seralene Guetermann Sew-all Thread or Natural Cotton |
| Fleece | Medium | Ball Point /Universal |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 | 10-12 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Heavy Mettler Seralon, Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seraflock Guetermann Sew-all Thread |
| Minky | Medium | Ball Point /Stretch |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 | 10-12 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Heavy Mettler Seralon, Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seraflock Guetermann Sew-all Thread |
| Linen Cotton Canvas |
Medium | Universal Denim/ Jeans |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 | 10-12 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Heavy Mettler Seracor, Seralon, Silk Finish Cotton 40, or 50 Gueterman Sew-All Thread or Extra Strong |
| Organic Cotton Interlock Knit |
Light | Ball Point | 70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 | 10-12 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Coats 100% Cotton Mettler Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seralene Guetermann Sew-all Thread or Natural Cotton |
| Organic Cotton Sateen |
Light | Universal | 70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 | 10-14 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Coats 100% Cotton Mettler Poly Sheen, Seracor, or Seralene Guetermann Sew-all Thread or Natural Cotton |
| Sport Lycra |
Medium Heavy |
Stretch | 100, 110 (16, 18) |
40, 45, 50, 60 | 10-12 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Heavy Mettler Seralon 30 or Seraflock |
| Heavy Cotton Twill |
Medium Heavy |
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
100, 110 (16, 18) |
40, 45, 50, 60 | 8-10 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Heavy Mettler Seracor, Seralon 30, or Silk Finish Cotton 28 Gueterman Sew-All Thread or Extra Strong |
| Eco Canvas |
Medium Heavy |
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
100, 110 (16, 18) |
40, 45, 50, 60 | 8-10 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Heavy Mettler Seracor or Seralon 30 Gueterman Sew-All Thread or Extra Strong |
| Faux Suede |
Medium | Sharp/ Microtex |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 | 8-10 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose or Dual Duty XP Heavy Mettler Seralon, Poly Sheen, or Seracor Guetermann Sew-all Thread |
| Silk Crepe de Chine |
Extra Light |
Sharp/ Microtex |
60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 | 14-20 | Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Fine Mettler Seralene, Poly Sheen, or Silk Finish Cotton 60 Guetermann Natural Cotton |
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