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    Choose the Right Needle for Sewing Projects

    April 16, 2019 /

    Choose The Right Sewing Needle Learning how to choose the right needle for your sewing projects is a skill that saves time and fabric. Sometimes many needles will do while other times only one specific needle will get the job done. So how do we choose the right sewing needle? Ask yourself the following questions: What type of fabric are you sewing: woven or knit? What technique are you using, such as topstitching, applique or embroidery? What thread weight are you using? The lower the number, the thicker the thread. So if you’re using a 12-wt cotton Petites thread, you’ll need a size 100/16 needle. Needle Type Universal needles are…

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