The right needle for your fabric.

NeedleMatch helps home sewists pick the right machine needle type and size for the fabric they're sewing.

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The NeedleMatch app: searching for Quilting Cotton, with Quilting Cotton and Cotton (Woven) in the results, each showing its needle type and size.
  • Quilting Cotton
  • Denim
  • Jersey (Stretch)
  • Fleece
  • Linen & Half Linen
  • Flannel
  • Poplin
  • Seersucker

See it in action

From fabric to needle in four taps.

  1. Search your fabric

    Type what is on your table. Results show the needle type and size straight away.

    Search results for Quilting Cotton in the app.

  2. Open the fabric

    A photo, the names it goes by, and a short description so you know you have the right one.

    The Quilting Cotton page with its photo and description.

  3. Get the needle type and size

    One clear recommendation, with the needle size and what the fabric is used for.

    The Quilting Cotton page showing Universal, size 80/12, and its use cases.

  4. Save your favourites

    Keep the fabrics you sew most in one place. The free version saves five.

    My Favourites in the app with Quilting Cotton, Denim and Linen & Half Linen saved.

Try it now

Pick a fabric. See its needle.

Eight of the 24 fabrics in the free version, with every weight the app lists and the needle it recommends for each.

Choose a fabric
Quilting Cotton fabric

Quilting Cotton

Also called Quilt Cotton

One weightUniversal80/12
WeightNeedleSize
Medium-weightUniversal80/12

A medium-weight woven cotton fabric with a smooth surface and balanced weave, designed specifically for quilting and crafting.

Denim fabric

Denim

Also called Jeans Fabric

Most weightsJeans90/14–110/18
WeightNeedleSize
LightweightUniversal80/12
Medium-weightJeans90/14
HeavyweightJeans100/16-110/18
Stretch DenimStretch75/11-90/14

A strong cotton twill fabric with a diagonal weave, known for durability and structure.

Jersey (Stretch) fabric

Jersey (Stretch)

Also called Stretch Jersey

Every weightJersey (Ballpoint)70/10–80/12
WeightNeedleSize
LightweightJersey (Ballpoint)70/10-75/11
Medium-weightJersey (Ballpoint)80/12

A stretchy jersey knit fabric made with elastane for enhanced recovery and comfort.

Fleece fabric

Fleece

Also called Plush Fleece

Most weightsJersey (Ballpoint)70/10–80/12
WeightNeedleSize
LightweightJersey (Ballpoint)70/10-80/12
Medium-weightJersey (Ballpoint)80/12
HeavyweightUniversal90/14

A soft, warm knit fabric with a brushed or lofty surface, offering insulation and comfort.

Linen & Half Linen fabric

Linen & Half Linen

Also called Pure Linen

Most weightsUniversal70/10–80/12
WeightNeedleSize
LightweightUniversal70/10
Medium-weightUniversal80/12
HeavyweightJeans90/14-100/16

A breathable woven fabric made from linen or linen blends, offering a crisp hand, natural texture, and excellent durability.

Flannel fabric

Flannel

Also called Brushed Cotton

Every weightUniversal70/10–80/12
WeightNeedleSize
LightweightUniversal70/10
Medium-weightUniversal80/12

A soft woven fabric brushed for warmth and comfort, available in plain or twill weave.

Poplin fabric

Poplin

Also called Broadcloth

Every weightMicrotex (Sharp)60/8–80/12
WeightNeedleSize
LightweightMicrotex (Sharp)60/8-70/10
Medium-weightMicrotex (Sharp)70/10-80/12

A smooth, tightly woven fabric with a fine rib texture, offering structure and crispness.

Seersucker fabric

Seersucker

Also called Puckered Cotton

One weightMicrotex (Sharp)60/8–70/10
WeightNeedleSize
LightweightMicrotex (Sharp)60/8-70/10

A lightweight woven fabric with characteristic puckered stripes, offering breathability and a textured surface.

That's 8 of the 24 free fabrics. The app has over 100.Coming soon to Google Play and the App Store.

  • 24free fabrics
  • Over 100fabric types in the app
  • A needlefor every weight

Free and Premium

Start free. Go further when you need more fabrics.

Free

The common fabrics, each with its recommended needle type and size.

Premium

Over 100 fabric types, plus alternative needles and guidance for techniques such as decorative stitching.

Premium comes with the app.

Questions

Good to know.

When does NeedleMatch launch?

Very soon. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know. The first 100 people on the list get to test the app before launch.

What is NeedleMatch?

NeedleMatch is a mobile app for home sewists. Search for the fabric you are sewing and it shows you the machine needle type and size to use for it.

When can I download it?

NeedleMatch is not available yet. It is coming soon to Google Play and the App Store. Join the waitlist to hear first: the first 100 sewists on it get early access to test the app before launch.

Is it free?

Yes, NeedleMatch is free to start. The free version covers common fabrics with their recommended needle type and size. A premium option unlocks the full catalogue of over 100 fabric types, plus extra guidance.

Who made it?

NeedleMatch is made by MDB TechWorks (Pty) Ltd in South Africa.

Early access

Be first to thread the needle.

Join the waitlist. The first 100 get early access to test NeedleMatch before launch.

  • First 100 test the app before launch
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