How Do You Choose Size & Type Of Industrial Sewing Needles?
Each part of a sewing machine needle has s specific purpose. Choosing the right one depends on knowing each one and how they vary, and which is made for each type of fabric you might want to sew. Know your machine. The type of needle you need partly depends on your machine. The shank end of the needle (the end opposite the point) is sized and shaped to fit into the needle bar of a sewing machine. Consult the manufacturer’s website to get specific information, or compare the shank end of a needle you are currently using to any you plan to purchase to make sure they are the same. Consider your fabric. The size of a sewing machine needle refers to a measurement of the diameter of the blade of the needle. The blade is the main, middle part of the needle, between the shank and the point. Generally, larger numbers are thicker needles meant for more heavy-duty fabric. Consult a sizing chart. American sizes start at size ssix and go up, while Metric or European sizes start at 50. Lightweight f
