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what type of needle for stretch denim/stretch cotton?

    what type of needle for stretch denim/stretch cotton?
    on: January 15, 2011, 12:04:05 AM
    I'm sewing little girl's pants with a stretch denim (using a universal needle) and my needle keeps sticking and pulling threads from the fabric up from the bottom.  I tried switching to a new needle and adjusting the tension.  Should I be using a ball point needle because there is stretch in the fabric?  I previously had this problem with a woven cotton that had some stretch to it.
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      Re: what type of needle for stretch denim/stretch cotton?
      Reply #1 on: January 15, 2011, 12:14:58 AM
      I would try a ball point needle or one that specially calls for stretch fabrics. I have found that there is a difference between the 2.
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        Re: what type of needle for stretch denim/stretch cotton?
        Reply #2 on: February 12, 2011, 07:31:20 PM
        If it is a knit cotton use a ball point needle.  If it is a spandex use a sharp.  Lycra you need to punch through and knits you need to push away. 
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