STUPID QUESTION OF THE DAY:: WHAT'S THE FINEST SIZE NEEDLE, I ALWAYS USE 11 OR 14, BUT IS IT THERE A REAL FINE EMBROIDERY NEEDLE, THAT I COULD USE FOR VERY THIN FABRICS? THANKS...

There are no stupid questions!!If you don't ask you'll never know. I recently did names & dates in a very small font on several antique hankies and used a size 9 and they turned out beautiful.

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by dragonflyer 26 Apr 2012

I tried using a size 10/70 with Polyester 40 wt thread and it wouldn't work...thread was too thick. What size thread were you using with the size 9 needle? Thanks...

I just bought 60/8 to sew my silk scarves and 75/11 serger needles. I had size 80 in my serger and was having a hard time. I do love the size 60 for mu machine, however the auto threader will not work. I have to thread by hand. I probably need to buy silk thread also. Do they still make it. I am using my embroidery bobbin thread in the bobbin. I purchased the needles on line at www.discountembroiderysupply.com and they were very prompt in delivery. Kay

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by katydid 25 Apr 2012

I just went back to the site and yes they do also sell silk thread.

I just watched basketkase's video on paper embroidery and to use a 9/65 needle! LLDS!

I know "they" actually used to make a size 9 for very delicate fabrics. But, the smallest I ever use is size 11.

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by hightechgrammy 25 Apr 2012

Does the needles size also have to do with how tightly the fabric is woven??

Just read my manual,says not to use less than 75/11 with needle threader,I do use 70/10 the smallest my dealer sells

This is a chart that I use quite often (from allstitch.net), hope this hels. Please let me know if there is a better chart out there. Thanks! :)

Canvas 80/12 sharp
Lycra, Spandex 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Coated/water proof 80/12 sharp/ball point Nylon Wind breaker 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Corduroy 75/11 sharp/ball point
Organza 65/9 ball point
Cotton Sheeting 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 sharp Rayon 75/11 ball point
Denim 75/11 sharp
Satin Jacket 75/11 ball point
Dress Shirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ballpoint Sweater Knit 75/11 ball point
Golf Shirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ballpoint Sweatshirt 70/10, 75/11, 80/12 ball point
Lace 75/11 sharp point
Taffeta 65/9 ball point
Leather 80/12, 90/14 sharp point 75/11, 90/14 wedge point
Terry cloth towel 75/11 sharp/ball point
Lingerie & Silk 60/8, 70/10, 75/11 sharp/ball point
Velvet 65/9 ball point
Vinyl 75/11 sharp point 75/11 wedge point

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by meganne 25 Apr 2012

Gee, I immediately noticed they say 80/12 for canvas & 75/11 for denim??
I use 100/16 or even 110 for Canvas & Denim, thinking of course of the original Heavy Denim, not the thin stuff they call Denim today.

I know you're supposed to use a size 9 for organza and taffeta. I haven't seen anything smaller than a 9. Hugs..Carol

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by mariahail 24 Apr 2012

thanks!!!****

by caroldann 24 Apr 2012

oops, I forgot...there is no such thing as a stupid question! Hugs..

My smallest is a 9 but there may be a smaller one..

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by mariahail 24 Apr 2012

thanks!!!***