Fabric Weight Table.
There are thousands
of fabrics around the worid, each manu-
factured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics below have
been classified according to weight to give a small sample of
what is available for purchase.
Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you
will be using in order to select the correct needle and thread
combination.
For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer
to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on pages 18 & 19.
Fibre
and
Construction :
Net, Lace, Ninon
Silk
. (Woven)
Chiffon,
Organza,
Tulle
.. (Knit)
Net, Lace
a Cotton
- (Woven)
(Knit)
"Net, Lace
Woo!
(Woven)
(Knit)
Synthetic
(Woven)
Net, Lace, Ninon,
Crepe de Chine
(Knit)
(Knit)
Leather
| Plastic
12
Light
Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille
Jersey
Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
Ciré
Challis, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity,
Lawn, Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué, Poplin
'Jersey
Cashmere, Flannel, Mohair, Felt, Crepe
Jersey
Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
Raschel, Single Knit, Sweater Knit,
Bonded Knit, Tricot, Ciré
Synthetic
Broadcloth, Batiste, Eyelet, Gingham,
Blends
Poplin
|
(Woven)
Single Knit
Kidskin, Patent,
Chamois, Imitation-
Leathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede
- Plastic Film