Printable Machine Needle Type Chart
This one-page chart is for sewists who need a quick guide to machine needle types and what each one is used for. It lists needle types in a simple table with two columns: Type and Use for. The rows include Universal for most wovens, Ballpoint for knits, and Stretch for very stretchy knits and swimwear.
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- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 58 KB
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Print it and keep it near your sewing machine for fast reference before threading a project. Use it to match the needle type to the fabric, or check your current needle against the fabric you are sewing. It works well as a planning sheet for everyday sewing and a handy reminder during fabric changes.
Good for
- Choose a needle for woven fabrics
- Match needles to knit fabric types
- Check needle type before sewing
Tip: Print on cardstock and keep it with your sewing machine needles for quick reference.
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This sheet plus 4 more in one download, with the editable Excel and Word files. Printable sewing machine needle size and type chart, a thread pairing card, a sewing-box card version, a needle change log and a troubleshooting sheet.
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