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This chart was built from experience, not from textbooks.

I never had the chance to go to school for industrial sewing or bag design. When I started my career, there wasn’t a place to learn this level of craft and even now, there still isn’t. Everything I know came from the factories, sewing operators, production managers, and professional pattern makers who were generous enough to teach me on the floor.

That’s why I share these resources, to pass forward what took years of hands-on learning to understand.

The CANVASWORKER Needle & Thread Reference Chart breaks down the fundamentals for professional sewing setups, including the Juki 1541, Consew 225–226R, and Juki 562/563. It’s the same knowledge used daily in our workshop to refine stitch quality, troubleshoot tension, and bring precision to the craft.

What’s inside:

• The difference between R, FFG, D, TRI, and LR needle tips
• Ideal pairings for Tex 70–135 thread across technical fabrics
• Machine compatibility and setup notes
• Bar-tack cleanup methods for programmable and walking-foot machines
• How needle geometry changes the direction and expression of your stitch

Format:
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