Part 1 Needles

Tracking Down the Problem Part 1 Needles

To ensure the right needle for your job:

Know what type to use.
Know the quality of the needle.
Determine what size to use.
Use the needle with the point suited for the work.

Most commonly used needle sizes in embroidery: (from small to large; European[American]/Singer)
65/9
70/10
75/11
80/12
90/14

Type of Needle Point Use
DBxK5 – Large Eye
(most commonly used size is 80/12)
Substitutes:
16×257
16×231
71×1
287WH
DBx1
DBx257
Sharp General Work
DBxK5 – Large Eye
Same Substitutes
Ball Point
Available in a variety of ball points:
SKL – Special Light Ball
FFG* or SES – Light Ball
FG or SUK Medium Ball
G or SKU – Heavy Ball
(FFG* most common)
Knits or Delicate Fibers, used to avoid cutting the goods by needle penetration.
Titanium Plate
DBxK5
(Gebedur)
Same Substitutes
Sharp Very Abrasive or Heavy Fabric
Teflon Coated
DBxK5
(Kool/Torr)
Same Substitutes
Sharp Vinyl or Coated Materials
Cutting 34LR
Substitutes:
16×2 RTW
287 LR
376 LR
563 LR
690 LR
TFx2 LR
Cutting Point
Available in a variety of cutting points:
Most common for embroidery is SD – Round Point with Tri Tip
Plastics, Vinyl, Leather, sewing over heavy seams such as the seams in some 6 panel caps.

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