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About the Needle

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The needle is one of the important elements affecting embroidery work.

Which needle types are suitable for an embroidery machine?

DP X K5 sharp point, ballpoint, universal

 

What is the difference between them?

DP X K5 sharp point: The needle tip is sharp. We use it for most of our embroidery (Weaving fabric – jeans fabric – mesh fabric).

DP X K5 Ballpoint: The needle tip is round (use it for knitting fabric)

DP X K5 Universal: It’s between sharp and round. Can be used for most of our embroidery.

  • Needle sizes
  • Start from 60 to 110

65/9 – 70/10 – 75/11 – 80/12 – 90/14 – 100/16 – 110/18

Normally for embroidery, we need between 65 to 90

 

What is the relation between the needle and threads?

Finer threads smaller needle size

  • (65/9 needle size can use for 75/2 or 65/2 thread count)
  • (75/11 needle size can use for 108/2 or 120/2 thread count)
  • (80/12 needle size can use for 130/2 or metallic threads)
  • (90/14 needle size can use for 130/3, 150/2, and metallic threads

 

What is the relation between the needle and the design?

  • Normally we use 75/11 needle size for most of our design
  • We use 65/9 for small lettering and the finest detail work
  • We use 90/14 for metallic threads design or lace design

 

Needle sizes with fabric relation

 

Size Benefit Example Fabric
60/8 Used for the thinnest threads and finest detail work. Georgette, Organza, tulle, Very lightweight silks, and satins
65/9 Smallest of the more common needles. Used for fine fabrics, 60-weight thread, delicate design details, and tiny lettering. silks
70/10 Used for fine fabrics, design details, and small letters. Good needle size for a larger majority of embroidery work. Crêpe de chine, Taffeta, Cotton lawn, Lightweight  silks and satins, Peach skin, Lightweight stretch, and jersey
75/11 Standard needle size and good for the majority of embroidery applications. Poly cotton, Cotton poplin, Chambray, Lighter weight linens, and Most light or medium weight jerseys.
80/12

85/13

Largest of the more common needles. Often used for caps with buckram backing or cotton duct jackets to help alleviate thread breaks. Structured Hats
90/14 Used with some specialty and metallic threads. Medium weight cotton, Linens, Light to medium weight denim, Medium weight coating, Suiting and drill, Medium weight jerseys. Light to medium weight leather Suede, PVC leather
100/16 Used with the thicker 12-weight threads like the wool-acrylic blends. Heavyweight  coating, Heavyweight denim, Canvas, Outdoor fabric, Heavyweight leather, Suede, PVC leather, Webbing

 

 

 

 

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