Continental Sewing Center
1020 Industry Road #46

Lexington, Kentucky 40505

(800) 437-2386

 

Stabilizer & Needle Chart

Schmetz Needle Display Page

 

Tear-A-Way

Heavy fabric with very little or no give such as Denim or Nylon. Dress shirts such as a 60/40 may take up t 2 to 3 sheets. If you need more than 3 sheets use Cut-A-Way.

Cut-A-Way

For stretchy material such a knit, T-Shirt or Golf Shirt. 3 sheet of Tear-A-Way equals 1 sheet of Cut-A-Way.

Solvy

For Towels and knit blankets or to give a good finish on top. This is also used on wide satin stitches such as Greek Letters.

Ball Point Size 11 Needles

Used for almost all embroidery either industrial or home embroidery. For home embroidery machines the Janome Blue Tip needles work the best.

Ball Point Size 14 Needles

Used for embroidery on thicker material such as heavy coats, heavy blankets or hats. If you are breaking the size 11 needles, go to the size 14.

Sharp Size 14 Needles

Most commonly used needle for general purpose sewing.

Denim Size 16 Needles

Used on denim or heavy fabric.

Leather Size 16 Needles

Unlike the denim needle this needle has a beveled edge which makes it cut thru the leather easier.