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Changing needles may affect the way your machine and design sew.
When you change the needle size or the eye size, you are changing the tension on the top thread.
When you change the needle size, you are changing the relationship of the needle scarf to the hook point.
When you change the needle point, you change the way the needle penetrates the fabric.
Canvas: 80/12 sharp
Coated/Water proof: 80/12 sharp/ball point
Corduroy: 75/11 sharp/ball point
Cotton Sheeting: 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 sharp
Denim: 75/11 sharp
Dress Shirt: 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Golf shirt: 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Lace: 75/11 sharp point
Leather: 80/12, 90/14 sharp point
Lingerie or silk: 60/8, 70/10, 75/11 sharp/ball point
Lycra/Spandex: 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Nylon Wind Breaker: 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Organza: 65/9 ball point
Rayon: 75/11 ball point
Satin Jacket: 75/11 ball point
Sweater Knit: 75/11 ball point
Sweatshirt: 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Taffeta: 65/9 ball point
Terry Cloth Towel: 75/11 sharp/ball point
Velvet: 65/9 ball point
Vinyl: 75/11 sharp point.
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