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Stitch Length & Tension Calculator

Stitch length, needle size and tension are not independent settings. A thick fabric needs a longer stitch and a bigger needle; a knit needs a ballpoint needle and a slightly looser tension. This calculator takes the fabric, the weight and the stitch type and suggests a starting point to test from.

These are starting points, not settings. Always sew a test seam on the actual fabric before you start on the garment.

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