When to Use Twin Needle Sewing Machines?
Using a Twin Needle You will see many different twin needles at your local fabric store, each with a numerical size noted in two numbers. The first number identifies the size of the needle using standard needle sizing. The second number tells you how far apart the two needles are. Choose a wider spacing for heavier fabrics and a finer one for lighter weight fabrics. Install your twin needle as you would any other needle on your sewing machine. If your machine has two thread spools, place one spool on each, running one thread off the spool clockwise and the other counterclockwise. Thread the machine as you would normally, threading first one thread and then the next. Lengthen your stitch length and loosen your tension slightly for a good result. Working with Knits One of the most common uses of a twin needle when sewing at home is hemming knits. Hems in knit fabric need to stretch and give as the fabric does. While a zigzag or three-step zigzag stitch can provide this, it looks homemade
