{"id":11160,"date":"2023-06-07T00:17:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T23:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/?p=11160"},"modified":"2024-10-28T16:13:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:13:12","slug":"are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Sewing Machine Needles Color-coded?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#What_Does_the_Color_Coding_of_Needles_Indicate\" >What Does the Color Coding of Needles Indicate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Sewing_Machine_Needle_Color_Guide\" >Sewing Machine Needle Color Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Sewing_Needles_Color_Codes_and_Sizes\" >Sewing Needles Color Codes and Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Brother_Needles_Color_Code\" >Brother Needles Color Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Organ_Needle_Color_Code\" >Organ Needle Color Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Singer_Needle_Color_Coding\" >Singer Needle Color Coding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Quick_Tutorial_To_Help_You_Identify_Sewing_Machine_Needles\" >Quick Tutorial To Help You Identify Sewing Machine Needles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Are_Sewing_Machine_Needle_Colors_Universal\" >Are Sewing Machine Needle Colors Universal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#What_Do_the_Colors_on_Sewing_Machine_Needles_Mean\" >What Do the Colors on Sewing Machine Needles Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re new to sewing or have been sewing for a while, you may be wondering why sewing machine needles are color-coded. After all, it&#8217;s not like they come in a rainbow of colors! So what does the color of a needle mean, and why does it matter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are Sewing Machine Needles Color-coded?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sewing machine needles are often color-coded according to their purpose. <\/strong><strong>The first thing to know is most needles you use will have two colored bands. The top color tells you what type of needle you&#8217;re using, while the bottom color refers to the size.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The needle size is based on the weight of the fabric being sewn, and the needle type is based on what kind of thread you will be sewing with. This article explores the various types of needles, their purposes, and how to change a sewing needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-infobox gspb_infoBox gspb_infoBox-id-gsbp-6a542862-a062\" id=\"gspb_infoBox-id-gsbp-6a542862-a062\"><div class=\"gs-box info_type icon_type\"><div class=\"gs-box-icon\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M314.795 706.176c0.469 0.512 0.981 1.067 1.493 1.536s1.024 0.981 1.536 1.493c14.635 15.317 23.509 35.968 23.509 58.795 0 23.595-9.515 44.843-25.003 60.331s-36.736 25.003-60.331 25.003-44.843-9.515-60.331-25.003-25.003-36.736-25.003-60.331 9.515-44.843 25.003-60.331 36.736-25.003 60.331-25.003c22.827 0 43.477 8.875 58.795 23.509zM587.264 648.021l235.947 235.52c16.683 16.64 43.691 16.64 60.331-0.043s16.64-43.691-0.043-60.331l-235.947-235.52c-16.683-16.64-43.691-16.64-60.331 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0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16\"\/><path d=\"m8.93 6.588-2.29.287-.082.38.45.083c.294.07.352.176.288.469l-.738 3.468c-.194.897.105 1.319.808 1.319.545 0 1.178-.252 1.465-.598l.088-.416c-.2.176-.492.246-.686.246-.275 0-.375-.193-.304-.533zM9 4.5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/small>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Color-coding is common on sewing machine needles to indicate the purpose for which they are intended to be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewing machine needles come in a variety of sizes and colors. The shaft width determines the needle size, and the color of the needle is used to indicate the type of needlepoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common types of needles are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size 80\/12<\/strong> \u2013 This is the most popular needle used for general sewing on light to medium-weight fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size 90\/14<\/strong> \u2013 This size needle is used for sewing on heavier fabrics such as denim or canvas. You can also use it for quilting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size 100\/16<\/strong> \u2013 This is the largest needle size and is typically used to sew leather or upholstery fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-2e9b9421-4fb7\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-2e9b9421-4fb7 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_Color_Coding_of_Needles_Indicate\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">What Does the Color Coding of Needles Indicate?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The color coding of needles indicates the size of the needle. This allows medical professionals to quickly identify the size of the needle they need by the color of the needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different manufacturers may use different colors to indicate different sizes, but typically colors like black, blue, green, orange, and red are used to indicate different sizes of needles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a black needle might be a 25 gauge needle, a blue needle might be a 27 gauge needle, and a red needle might be a 31 gauge needle. The gauge of a needle indicates the thickness of the needle, with a larger number indicating a thinner needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing Machine Needle\" class=\"wp-image-13115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-767x426.jpg 767w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-2048x1138.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-270x150.jpg 270w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-630x350.jpg 630w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle-788x437.jpg 788w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sewing-Machine-Needle.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-5c4b78a4-2b10\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-5c4b78a4-2b10 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sewing_Machine_Needle_Color_Guide\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Sewing Machine Needle Color Guide<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The color of a sewing machine needle is an important indicator of the type of needle and its intended use. Different colors on the needle indicate a different size, type, and purpose. Knowing the right needle for the job can save time and effort, and can even prevent damage to fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most machines, the standard size and type of needle is a universal or system 130\/705 H needle. This needle is usually color-coded as a red or blue needle. Red needles are typically used for woven fabrics, while blue needles are used for knit fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other sizes of needles available for a sewing machine include 80\/12, 90\/14, 100\/16, and 110\/18. For heavier fabrics, such as canvas, leather, or upholstery, the size 80\/12 is generally recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 90\/14 is suitable for medium-weight fabrics, while the 100\/16 is best used for lightweight fabrics. The 110\/18 is the largest needle, and is best used for heavier fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-0178409f-db9e\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-0178409f-db9e \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sewing_Needles_Color_Codes_and_Sizes\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Sewing Needles Color Codes and Sizes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The color-coding of sewing machine needles is not standardized, but there are some general guidelines. Most manufacturers code their needles with the following colors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lower band indicates the needle size on the needle&#8217;s shoulder. The sizes change from smallest in diameter (60\/8) to most significant in diameter (120\/9). There are two numbers in each size separated by a slash \/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first number is the European system indicating the measurement by a percentage of millimeters. And the second number is the American measurement of a needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The color coding for needles indicates the size or thickness of the needle. Each color represents a different needle size, and this system is used by many needle manufacturers to make it easier for sewers to select the right needle for their project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the smallest size of 60\/8 is 60% of a millimeter or 0.6 millimeters, and the American size is 8. Below is a list of needle sizes and their colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-5238105d-d3aa\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-5238105d-d3aa\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>60\/8:<\/strong> Use this needle for delicate fabrics like lace. They have light green color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>65\/9:<\/strong> Use this needle for fabrics like chiffon. They have a grey color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>70\/10:<\/strong> Use this needle for net or cotton fabrics. They have a green color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>75\/11:<\/strong> Use this needle for fabrics like satin or spandex. They have a pink color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>80\/12:<\/strong> Use this needle for lightweight fabrics like heavier silks, cotton, and spandex. They have an orange color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"5\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>90\/14:<\/strong> Use this needle on fabrics like velvet and muslin. They have a blue color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"6\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>100\/16:<\/strong> Use this needle on fabrics like denim and canvas. They have a purple color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"7\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>110\/18:<\/strong> Use this needle on fabrics like leather and corduroy. They have a yellow color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"8\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>120\/19:<\/strong> Use this needle on fabrics like heavy-duty denim or faux fur. They have a brown color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"9\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>125\/20:<\/strong> Use this needle on fabrics that are crazy heavy, like layered leather. They have a black color<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"10\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>130\/21:<\/strong> These needles are also meant for the thickest fabrics. They have red.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Needle colour code is intended to help you select the correct needle size for your project. For example, if you are sewing on a lightweight fabric, you would select a Size 80\/12 needle in blue or green color. Likewise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an alternative to standard needles, a few options are available. You can buy specialty needles for different fabrics, such as denim or leather. You can also buy quilting needles, which are shorter and slightly different from regular sewing machine needles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what type of needle you use, it&#8217;s essential to change them regularly. Needles dull with use, so it&#8217;s best to replace them every eight to 10 hours of sewing time. This will ensure that your stitches are always nice and sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-9db4ef6a-fc55\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-9db4ef6a-fc55 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brother_Needles_Color_Code\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Brother Needles Color Code<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The color of brother needles indicates the size of the needle. This is important because you need to use the correct size needle for the fabric you&#8217;re working with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;re working with lightweight fabric, you&#8217;ll need to use a smaller needle than working with heavyweight fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common needles sizes are 60\/8, 65\/9, 70\/10, 80\/12, and 90\/14. The first number in each size refers to the European dimension, while the second number is the American size. As a general rule, the higher the numbers, the thicker the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why do different fabrics require different-sized needles? It has to do with the way the needles are designed. Needles have either a round or flat shank (the part that fits into the sewing machine) and a sharp or blunt point. Round<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-4bfbdee6-501a\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-4bfbdee6-501a \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organ_Needle_Color_Code\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Organ Needle Color Code<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are organ sewing machine needles color codes: The color codes on organ sewing machine needles correspond to the needle size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each color code of the organ needles corresponds to a different size. Here&#8217;s a quick guide to help you choose the right needle for your project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organ needles color code: Typically, a red band means the needle is 80\/12, a blue band means the needle is 90\/14, and a green band means the needle is 100\/16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the color coding system used by Organ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-da18e2ef-5d58\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-da18e2ef-5d58\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Purple: <\/strong>Size 60\/8 &#8211; used for lightweight fabrics like silk or chiffon<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Light Blue:<\/strong> Size 65\/9 &#8211; used for lightweight fabrics like cotton or linen<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Green:<\/strong> Size 70\/10 &#8211; used for lightweight to medium weight fabrics like calico or poplin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Red:<\/strong> Size 75\/11 &#8211; used for medium weight fabrics like denim or corduroy<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Brown:<\/strong> Size 80\/12 &#8211; used for medium to heavy weight fabrics like wool or twill<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"5\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Gray:<\/strong> Size 90\/14 &#8211; used for heavy weight fabrics like canvas or upholstery fabric<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"6\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Light Purple:<\/strong> Size 100\/16 &#8211; used for heavy weight fabrics like leather or vinyl<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"7\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Blue:<\/strong> Size 110\/18 &#8211; used for heavy weight fabrics like denim or canvas<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"8\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Orange: <\/strong>Size 120\/20 &#8211; used for heavy weight fabrics like leather or vinyl<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Needles are color coded according to their size, with the smallest sizes being blue, and the largest being red. Other sizes may be color coded with green, yellow, orange, purple, and black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-a155a16a-09ee\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-a155a16a-09ee \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Singer_Needle_Color_Coding\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Singer Needle Color Coding<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different colors of singer needles indicate the size of the needle, with the larger sizes being represented by, the darker colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick guide to help you choose the right size needle for your project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-ccf6c805-cf15\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-ccf6c805-cf15\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Size 9<\/strong> needles are the largest size and are typically used for heavyweight fabrics like denim.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Size 8<\/strong> needles are also well-suited for heavyweight fabrics but can be used on lighter fabrics.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Size 7<\/strong> needles are an excellent all-purpose size and will work well on most fabric types.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Size 6<\/strong> needles are slightly smaller than size seven and are best suited for light to medium-weight fabrics.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M16 512c0 274 222 496 496 496s496-222 496-496-222-496-496-496-496 222-496 496zM912 512c0 221-179 400-400 400s-400-179-400-400 179-400 400-400 400 179 400 400zM533.8 252.2l242.8 242.8c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 34l-242.8 242.8c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-34 0l-39.2-39.2c-9.6-9.6-9.4-25 0.4-34.4l140.6-134.2h-321.6c-13.2 0-24-10.8-24-24v-56c0-13.2 10.8-24 24-24h321.6l-140.6-134.2c-9.8-9.4-10-24.8-0.4-34.4l39.2-39.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 34 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Size 5<\/strong> needles are even smaller and should be used for very lightweight fabrics or delicate projects.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Color coding for needles indicates the gauge size and length. For example, blue needles are typically used for 27 gauge and 1\u00bd inch length needles, while green needles are typically used for 25 gauge and 1\u215d inch length needles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-42336185-9278\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-42336185-9278 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Tutorial_To_Help_You_Identify_Sewing_Machine_Needles\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Quick Tutorial To Help You Identify Sewing Machine Needles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-video gs-video youtube gspb_video-id-gsbp-be2b1d2a-d908\" id=\"gs-video-gsbp-be2b1d2a-d908\"><div class=\"gs-video-wrapper\" itemscope><iframe class=\"gs-video-element\" data-src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zso05HuqWwI\" data-provider=\"youtube\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-playsinline=\"false\" data-controls=\"true\" data-loop=\"false\" data-mute=\"false\" data-overlay=\"true\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-modestbranding=\"true\" data-suggested=\"false\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"gs-video-overlay\" data-type=\"youtube\" data-lightbox=\"true\"><div class=\"gs-play-icon\" style=\"background-color:#cc0000\"><div style=\"content:&quot;&quot;;display:block;position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #cc0000;left:-20px;right:-20px;bottom:-20px;top:-20px;animation:pulsevideobutton 1.5s linear infinite;opacity:0\"><\/div><span><\/span><div style=\"content:&quot;&quot;;display:block;position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #cc0000;left:-20px;right:-20px;bottom:-20px;top:-20px;animation:pulsevideobutton 1.5s linear infinite;opacity:0;animation-delay:0.5s\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gs-overlay-color\" style=\"background-color:#000000;background-image:;opacity:0.5\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gs-overlay-image wp-image-13373\" src=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles.png\" alt=\"How to Identify Sewing Machine Needles\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles.png 1920w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-267x150.png 267w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-622x350.png 622w, https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Identify-Sewing-Machine-Needles-788x443.png 788w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_id-gsbp-8e34b97a-961e\" class=\"gspb-howto gspb_id-gsbp-8e34b97a-961e \" style=\"border-color:#5619d1;\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowTo\"><div class=\"gspb-howto__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howto__line\" style=\"background-color:#5619d1;\"><\/div><div itemprop=\"name\" class=\"gspb-howto__heading\"><strong>How to Identify Sewing Machine Needles?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howto__line\" style=\"background-color:#5619d1;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howto__description\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><strong>Sewing machine needles are color-coded so that you can quickly identify the right needle for your project. The most common needle sizes are 60\/8, 70\/10, 80\/12, and 90\/14. The higher the number, the thicker the needle. So a 60\/8 needle is thinner than a 70\/10 needle.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#gspb-howid6a2224f8558f4step\" \/><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__heading\" itemprop=\"name\"><strong>Identify the right needle for your project<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__content\"  itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToDirection\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__text\" itemprop=\"text\">\n\n<p>The blue needle is the general-purpose needle and can be used for most fabrics. The red needle is for stretch fabrics, and the green needle is for denim or other heavyweight fabrics. The yellow needle is for lightweight fabrics.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#gspb-howid6a2224f855977step\" \/><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__heading\" itemprop=\"name\"><strong>Consider the fabric you will be sewing<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__content\"  itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToDirection\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__text\" itemprop=\"text\">\n\n<p>When choosing a sewing machine needle, you also need to consider the fabric you will be sewing. For example, if you are sewing denim, you will need a heavier-duty needle such as an 80\/12 or 90\/14. If you are sewing lightweight cotton, you will need a lighter duty such as a 60\/8 or 70\/10.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/are-sewing-machine-needles-color-coded\/#gspb-howid6a2224f8559cdstep\" \/><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__heading\" itemprop=\"name\">Consider the type of stitch you will be using<\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__content\"  itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToDirection\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__text\" itemprop=\"text\">\n\n<p>You also need to consider the type of stitch you will be using. For example, if you use a straight stitch, you will need a sharp point needle such as an 80\/12 or 90\/14. If you are using a zigzag stitch<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-ec443d43-fed3\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-ec443d43-fed3 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Sewing_Machine_Needle_Colors_Universal\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Are Sewing Machine Needle Colors Universal?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The colors of sewing machine needles are not universal. However, there is a consensus amongst sewing machine users on what type of fabric you should use the color needle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, most people believe that a yellow needle should be used for lightweight fabrics, while a blue needle is better suited for heavier fabrics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there is no hard and fast rule regarding the colors of sewing machine needles. Ultimately, it is up to the sewist to decide which color needle works best for their project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-31999416-0682\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-31999416-0682 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_the_Colors_on_Sewing_Machine_Needles_Mean\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">What Do the Colors on Sewing Machine Needles Mean?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sewing machine needles are designed to work with specific types of fabrics. The size and shape of the needle and the type of point will all affect how your sewing machine handles the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needles also come in different colors, which can be confusing. 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