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7 Eye: The hole through which thread passes.
8 Point and Tip: The first area to penetrate the fabric in stitch creation. The point and tip length, shape, and size
vary according to needle type.
Choosing the right needle
Choosing the right needle for your sewing machine include Consideration of:
• Fabric type

• Fabric weight
• Thread type
Fabric Type (Fig 2)
Fig 2

For sewing different fabric types will require different needles.
1 Woven fabrics – can be sewn with universal, jeans, embroidery or microtex needles

2 Knit fabrics – can be sewn with knit, ballpoint or stretch needles
3 Leather – should be sewn only with dedicated leather needles
Fabric Weight (Fig 3)

Fig 3

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CITS : Apparel - Sewing Technology - Exercise 34