That's the problem with thread now. Those designations are often not listed. "All purpose" is likely the v30. Heavy duty/outdoor/whatever is likely v46. Rug or carpet thread and maybe some...
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That's the problem with thread now. Those designations are often not listed. "All purpose" is likely the v30. Heavy duty/outdoor/whatever is likely v46. Rug or carpet thread and maybe some...
While doing some checking around I have discovered another place where my knowledge has been superseded by changes. When I look at the manual for my machine it says to use "universal" needles and...
That is something to keep in mind although I have not seen a home machine that will not accept size 18. That only means I haven't seen them. I can use a 20 jeans needle but that is about as high as...
It is my understanding those threads are too heavy for the typical home machine. I just use the usual poly thread and have never had a loop that _I_ sewed come loose. I have, however, had...
It a little out of focus.. but you can see all the red fuzzies around the presser foot. This is the "outdoor" thread by Coats and Clark from Wally World. Not the most encouraging sign I have ever...
I have to just guffaw at that. I picked up a spool of Trusew that was laying around which was an acceptable color for what I wanted. It was left over from a church project that we gleaned. How do...
[QUOTE=nacra533;136590]There are thread charts to match with needle sizes available online, but this is what I recall.
#9-11 - 30wt thread - lightweight fabrics, silks
#12-#16 - 46 wt thread -...
here's a good website for needles and fabric.
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/needle.shtml
Incidentally there is a relative newcomer on the block called a "universal ball point" needle...
I have not seen that lisitng on ball point needles but maybe something has changed. A thought... and this would make a lot of difference. You have an older machine than mine. Ond of the things...
The ball point needle is not _as_ sharp as the regular or jeans needle. The point has been slightly blunted so it is rounder. I got some by mistake once and absolutely hated them. Then my wife...
If it works... then fine by me. My experience has been the opposite. I break needles on webbing unless I use a very sharp needle. But whatever works.
another word on needles. But first a distraction... If you are a woodworker you undoubtedly know that to keep wood from splitting when you drive in a nail you can blunt the point on the nail. It...
"all purpose" 100% polyester thread is fine for almost purposes. The exception being specific unique projects where, if you need to ask you porbably shouldn't be doing it."
The bigger the needle,...