Using the right notions will ensure best results. Refer to the chart below for effective needle and thread recommendations, and while pins may be helpful within the sewing process, clips are also a great tool for an established sewist. Discover more relevant information, including fiber content, weight, printable widths, and country of origin, by exploring our products and reviewing the Fabric Specifications and Details article.
Fabric Type |
Needle Type |
Needle Size |
Thread Size |
Stitches Per In/cm |
Thread Type |
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
90, 100 (14, 16) |
90, 100 (14, 16) |
14-20 per inch (6-8 per cm) |
All purpose 100% cotton or 100% polyester depending on your project |
|
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
90 (14) |
50 |
9-11 per inch (3.5-4 per cm) |
100% Polyester - Heavy or All Purpose |
|
Microtex |
70 (10) |
50 |
11-13 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% polyester - all purpose |
|
Microtex/ Universal |
60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 |
14-20 per inch (6-8 per cm) |
100% Cotton |
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Universal |
60, 65 (8, 9) |
16,18, 21, 24 |
14-20 per inch (6-8 per cm) |
100% cotton - Fine |
|
Microtex/ Universal |
70, 80 |
16, 18, 21, 24 |
14-20 per inch (6-8 per cm) |
All purpose 100% cotton or 100% polyester, depending on your project |
|
Stretch |
70, 75 (10,11) |
24, 27, 30 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% cotton - all purpose |
|
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
90 (14) |
50 |
9-11 per inch (3.5-4 per cm) |
100% cotton - Heavy or all purpose |
|
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
100, 110 (16, 18) |
40, 45, 50, 60 |
8-10 per inch (3-4 per cm) |
8-10 per inch (3-4 per cm) |
|
Universal |
80, 90 |
24, 27, 30 |
8-12 per inch (3-5 per cm) |
All purpose 100% cotton or 100% polyester depending on your project |
|
Ball Point/ Universal |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% polyester - Heavy or all purpose |
|
Universal |
80-90 |
24, 27, 30 |
8-10 per inch (3-4 per cm) |
100% polyester - all purpose |
|
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% cotton - Heavy |
|
Ball Point/ Stretch |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% polyester - Heavy or all purpose |
|
Stretch |
80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) |
30, 35, 40 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% polyester - all purpose |
|
Ball Point |
70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% cotton - All purpose |
|
Universal |
70, 75 (10, 11) |
25, 27, 30 |
10-14 per inch (4-6 per cm) |
100% cotton - all purpose |
|
Universal |
80 (12) |
|
9-11 per inch (3.5-4 per cm) |
100% polyester – all purpose |
|
Universal |
90, 100 |
40-60 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% polyester - all purpose |
|
Universal Denim/ Jeans |
90-110 |
40-50 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% polyester - all purpose |
|
Universal |
70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 |
10-14 per inch (4-6 per cm) |
100% cotton - all purpose |
|
Sharp/ Microtex |
60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 |
14-20 per inch (6-8 per cm) |
100% polyester - Fine |
|
Universal |
80 - 90 |
24, 27, 30 |
8-10 per inch (3-4 per cm) |
100% polyester - all purpose |
|
Sharp/ Microtex |
60, 65 (8, 9) |
16, 18, 21, 24 |
14-20 per inch (6-8 per cm) |
100% polyester - Fine |
|
Universal |
70, 80 |
16, 18, 21, 24 |
14-20 per inch (6-8 per cm) |
All purpose 100% cotton or 100% polyester depending on your project |
|
Stretch |
100, 110 (16, 18) |
40, 45, 50, 60 |
10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) |
100% polyester - Heavy |
|
Ball Point/ Stretch |
70, 75 (10, 11) |
24, 27, 30 |
14-18 per inch (6-7 per cm) |
100% polyester – all purpose |
|
Ballpoint/ Stretch |
80, 90 |
24, 27, 30 |
8-12 per inch (3-5 per cm) |
All purpose 100% polyester |
|
Universal |
70-80 |
24, 27, 30 |
10-14 per inch |
100% Polyester - all purpose |
|
Universal |
90, 100 |
24, 27, 30 |
8-10 per inch (3-4 per cm) |
100% Polyester - all purpose |