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are some suggestions for the style of needle and the type of stabilizer
you can use when embroidering on different materials. |
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Canton Fleece
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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1.8oz
Tearaway
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Use
polyester thread if the garment is subjected to extensive laundering &
bleaching, chlorine, salt water or sunlight exposure. |
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Canvas
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Sharp or New
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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1.8oz
Tearaway
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Sharp
needles are better for longer runs. |
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Children’s wear - Knits
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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1.5oz
Light to 2oz Medium Cutaway
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Use
polyester thread if the garment is subjected laundering & bleaching. |
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Coated or Waterproof Fabrics
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11or
80/12 - Sharp or Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.8oz Tearaway
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75/11
needles may be used to decrease needle penetrations and provide the same
coverage, thereby minimizing damage to waterproofing. |
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Corduroy
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.8oz Tearaway
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Cotton Sheeting
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Sharp or New
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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3oz
Cutaway or 2oz Tearaway / Washaway
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Continuous
Filament Polyester to gives a high sheen appearance. |
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Denim
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
or 80/12
Sharp or New
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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3oz
Cutaway or 2oz Tearaway / Washaway
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Use
polyester thread if the garment is subjected to extensive laundering &
bleaching and other harsh materials. |
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Dress Shirt (Woven)
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Sharp Point or Light Ball Point
or 70/10 for Small Details
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Polyester Wt.
40
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3oz
Cutaway or 2oz Tearaway / Washaway
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Polyester
is best for white shirts that may be bleached. Use a Cutaway for stretchy
fabrics, and a Tearaway for stable fabrics. |
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Golf or Polo Shirt
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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70/10
or 75/11 Light Ball Point
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Polyester Wt.
40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.5oz , 2oz,
or 3oz Cutaway
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Heavy
knits require a medium to heavy cut-away; medium knits require a light
cutaway. |
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Headwear
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
or
80/12 Sharp Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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2.5oz
Tearaway or 3oz Cutaway
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Use
polyester threads if headwear goes through a wash process. Use 3D Foam to
get more dimensions to the pattern. |
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Leather and Vinyl
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Up to a 100/16 Sharp or Wedge Point Needle on Stiff or Spongy
Leather (Luggage); 70/10, 80/12 Sharp or Wedge Point on Soft, Supple
Garment Leathers
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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1.8oz
Tearaway or 3oz Cutaway
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Wedge
Point Needles and reducing the stitch density can be used to minimize the
chance of “cookie cuttering” out the leather. |
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Lingerie or Silk
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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65/9
or 75/11
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.5oz Cutaway, or 1.8oz Tearaway
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Polyester
recommend because it has a higher elongation and elastic recovery than
Rayon. Also, Polyester has superior wash fastness. |
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Lycra® or Spandex®
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.5oz Cutaway
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Polyester
recommend because it has a higher elongation and elastic recovery than
Rayon. Also, Polyester has superior wash fastness. |
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Nylon Windbreaker
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Sharp or New
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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1.5oz
, 2oz, or 3oz Cutaway
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Satin Jacket
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Sharp or New
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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1.5oz
, 2oz, or 3oz Cutaway
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Sweater
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
or 80/12 Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.5oz , 2oz,
or 3oz Cutaway
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Swimwear (Knit)
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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65/9
or 75/11
Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.5oz or 2oz Cutaway
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Use
polyester threads for garments that will be subjected to extensive
laundering & bleaching, chlorine, salt water or sunlight exposure. |
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T-Shirt
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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70/10
or 75/11 Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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1.5oz
, 2oz, or 3oz Cutaway
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Terrycloth
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
or
80/12 Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.8oz Tearaway
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Use
polyester thread if the garment is subjected to extensive laundering &
bleaching, chlorine, salt water or sunlight exposure. |
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Velvet
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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65/9
or 75/11 Light Ball Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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Soluble
Topping and 1.5oz , 2oz,
or 3oz Cutaway
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Vinyl
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Needle
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Thread
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Backing
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75/11
Sharp Point
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Polyester
Wt. 40
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3oz Cutaway
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