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when i sew denim, i usuaklly use a size 16 or larger, depending on the thickness of the dennim, you can ask for further advice at the place where you purchace your sewing supplies
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What type of sewing is better to stitch hems on denim materials?
Use a long stitch, with heavy thread, and a 16 or 18 size needle. That should do it!
Is a sewing needle a size 20 gauge?
It depends, sewing needles come in all different sizes.
What type of thread and size needle should you use to sew silk taffeta material?
Sewing by hand, I would use a Sharps Size 8
What are some measuring equipment for sewing?
needle (im not an expert in the category of sewing, in all honesty i dont know much at all about sewing but depending on the kind of fabric or material, you may need to use a certain kind of needle) thread, fabric, scisors, pencil (or pen or marker) to mark where you need to sew, ruler for sewing straight edges, sewing machine (if you really want to be lazy and have a machine do what your own hands can do), thim A needle will do for the actual sewing but for measuring, you will need either a ruler or yard stick(depending on the size of what you are measuring) and or a tape measure. The tape measure I'm talking about is the fabric kind and you can find these at most fabric stores(Joann's for example) hobby shops(Michaels, Hobby Lobby)some department stores(sears) and Walmart.
How do you sew sheer goods on a sewing machine?
Sheer material can be very hard to sew on a sewing machine. Loosen the tension on the machine (you will need to play around with it a bit to find what works best), use a fine ('skinny') needle (size 11-12), use lots of pins to keep the fabric from shifting, and be sure to hold the fabric very taught around the needle to keep it from shrinking up and getting caught in the needle case or bobbin. If it is still difficult, try pinning newspaper in with the fabric, then rip the paper out after you are done sewing. the paper helps keep the fabric in place.
What size is a denim sewing machine needle?
You probably want to use a denim needle, because denim is heavier than most other materials, and an average needle may not go through it as well
What type of sewing is better to stitch hems on denim materials?
Use a long stitch, with heavy thread, and a 16 or 18 size needle. That should do it!
Are most standard sewing machines strong enough to sew through denim?
Most full size sewing machines can sew denim with no problem.
What size needle do you use to stitch up a cut?
A small needle, size 60/8, is suitable for sewing silk.
Is a sewing needle a size 20 gauge?
It depends, sewing needles come in all different sizes.
What needles are used in sewing?
I assume that you are speaking of a sewing machine needle size. Sewing with cotton etc., you can use the universal 10/70 for most projects. Remember to change the needle often for best results. ADDITIONAL ANSWER: Needles, thread and fabric are project specific. If you are using a light weight fabric a 70/10 Universal needle should work nicely. However, if you're sewing with denim then you would need a "denim needle" or a universal 90/14 to a 100/16. Medium weight fabrics do well with the Universal 80/12 needle and standard sewing thread you can find in any fabric store. If you are sewing on a stretchy fabric then you need needles designed to slide through the fabric without tearing. And, here again, the size of the needle depends on the weight of the stretchy fabric. If you are sewing on leather, you'll need a leather needle. The best place to learn about needles, thread and fabric is "Threads Magazine" - they have excellent resource guides on their website. Sewmetheway
What is the smallest cake decorating tip?
The size of a hollowed out sewing needle or small syringe
Why does your machine skip when sewing velcro?
It may be that you have a ball point needle in your machine rather than a sharp. Also, your machine needle may be too small for such heavy sewing. Try a size 16 sharp.
What type of needle should you use for woven fabrics?
A universal 10/70 is just fine. Kate ADDITIONAL ANSWER:Needles, thread and fabric are project specific. If you are using a light weight fabric a 70/10 Universal needle should work nicely. However, if you're sewing with denim then you would need a "denim needle" or a universal 90/14 to a 100/16. Medium weight fabrics do well with the Universal 80/12 needle and standard sewing thread you can find in any fabric store. If you are sewing on a stretchy fabric then you need needles designed to slide through the fabric without tearing. And, here again, the size of the needle depends on the weight of the stretchy fabric. If you are sewing on leather, you'll need a leather needle. The best place to learn about needles, thread and fabric is "Threads Magazine" - they have excellent resource guides on their website. Sewmetheway
What is a head of a pin?
The size of a pin head is roughly two mm in diameter. The size of a sewing needle head is roughly five mm in diameter.
What type of thread and size needle should you use to sew silk taffeta material?
Sewing by hand, I would use a Sharps Size 8
Why is it important to remove the needle before cleaning the sewing machine?
There are a few reasons for removing the needle:So that the needle doesn't break or bend while cleaning itSo that you don't accidentally scrape or pierce your skin while cleaning itSo that you can thoroughly clean the area around the needle
