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JUKI TL-18QVP needle size

The exact machine name and needle system determine fit. This page transcribes the cited manufacturer manual and keeps fabric use, insertion and specialty-needle notes together.

Fabric and size chart

• Light-weight (nylon, cupro, georgette, smooth tricot) → HAx1 No.9-11
• Medium-weight (broadcloth, gingham, light jersey, synthetic cloth) → HAx1 No.11-14
• Heavy-weight (denim, canvas, tweed, artificial leather) → HAx1 No.14-18
• Topstitching thread #80-50 → No.11
• Topstitching thread #50-30 → No.16
• Topstitching thread #20-8 → No.18

Insert and replace

With the flat face of the needle facing to the right, insert it into the needle bar until it can go no further, then tighten the needle clamp screw.

Other manual notes

• Specifications list the needle as HAx1 #11, #14.
• Needle threader lever usable with needle #11-#16.

Manufacturer source

JUKI TL-18QVP Instruction Manual ↗

Source market: Multilingual (EN/ES/FR) · Checked October 20, 2026. Verify the full model label, fabric and current manual before sewing.

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