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           Here are a few examples of which needle to use for which fabric below
                    Fabric Weight                       Examples                          Needle Size
                 Lightweight          Gauze, crepe, chiffon, tulle, organza, silk, voile, tricot,  65/9 – 75/11
                                      net, lace
                 Medium-weight        Taffeta,  quilting  cotton,  jersey,  satin,  poplin,  75/11-90/14
                                      seersucker, broadcloth, rayon, linen, knit, elastic, thin
                                      denim, velvet, gingham
                 Heavy-weight         Upholstery, heavier denim, vinyl, corduroy, gabardine,  100/16
                                      tweed, canvas, velour, wool, leather, oilcloth
                 Very heavy-weight    Extra heavy denim, leather, or upholstery       110/18
           •  Bodkins
           It is a threading tool used to insert elastic, fabric tubes, ribbons & cord through casings easily and smoothly. These
           are long thick and blunt needle (sometimes with sharp point) with a large eye.






           •  Needle Threader
           A needle threader is a device for helping to put thread through the eye of a needle quickly and easily. It gives you
           relief from eye strain. First, you need to insert the small wire (or hook) of the threader through the needle’s eyelet.
           Since the wire is stiff, it should go through the eyelet very easily. Then, you can insert the thread through the wire
           on the other side of the eyelet and pull the threader so that the thread is pulled through the eyelet.
















           •  Thimble
           A small metal or plastic cap, worn to protect the finger and push the needle in sewing. A thimble is a small metal
           or plastic cap used for protecting your fingers from needle while sewing or doing embroidery or beading. They are
           generally worn on the middle finger of your dominant hand but you can put it on your index finger or even thumb
           if that is more comfortable with your sewing style.
           There are 2 kinds of thimbles: open and closed. Closed type thimbles are more regular in shape and have thicker
           walls. They can be made of silver, iron or more common is copper alloy.























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