Choosing the right needles and thread

Published On: September 1, 2022Categories: Features

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Needles and threads are essential for keeping marine fabrication projects looking and performing their best, but their role is often taken for granted—until something goes sideways that is. When a thread or needle is wrong for the job or is of poor quality, the consequences can be aggravating—or even worse.

The correct choice matters

Choose the incorrect needle size and you might incur sewing machine errors such as jamming, skipped stitches and poor stitch quality, says Josh […]