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sewinggirljen
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Which needle for sewing on paper?
on: May 21, 2009, 08:26:39 AM
We will be constructing a mobile and some of the components are post cards. I'm wondering which needle would be best?
If I had some extras I would test a few needles - but my first thought was to try a top stitch needle....
Thoughts?
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littleshopofm
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Re: Which needle for sewing on paper?
Reply #1 on: May 22, 2009, 08:26:26 AM
I've used my regular needle before, but changed it afterward, assuming that I had dulled it.
But if there is a special one to use, I'd love to know too!
Thanks!
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Irene
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Re: Which needle for sewing on paper?
Reply #2 on: May 22, 2009, 09:33:46 AM
I too have just used what was in my machine- usually a 70 or 80 and changed it after the project.
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Elizabeth
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Re: Which needle for sewing on paper?
Reply #3 on: May 26, 2009, 12:42:58 AM
My experience sewing paper is that standard needles (80/12 Universal) leave rather large holes with each stitch, so I'd recommend using Microtex/Sharp.
Last Edit: May 26, 2009, 12:44:55 AM by Elizabeth
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sewinggirljen
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Re: Which needle for sewing on paper?
Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 10:46:47 AM
I practiced on some lightweight cardboard (since I didn't have any extra post cards).
The microtex was definitely the winner - thank you!!!
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Re: Which needle for sewing on paper?
Reply #5 on: May 30, 2009, 01:31:26 AM
I've used whatever is in my machine for paper AND plastic. You could also use a wingtip needle for fancy stitching.
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