What needle?

[PrincessSara]

I'm sewing a Halloween costume out of felt, fleece, and a knit fabric.  What type (ie. universal, ballpoint, etc) and what gage (ie. 11, 14) should I use for each fabric?

Thanks!

[Kate XXXXXX]

For the knit and the fleece, use a size 80 Jersey needle, unless your knit is very fine (size 60 or 70 Jersey) or a stretch Lycra fabric (use a Stretch or Super Stretch needle for that).

If the felt is very dense and/or thick, try a leather needle and a longer stitch length.  You might want to use a 90 if it's very thick.  If you are sewing the felt to one of the other fabrics, try to use the needle matched to the base fabric, but do experiment...

[gem]

Sara, what are you making? (Because I'm curious, not because I can be helpful here! LOL)

[PrincessSara]

I'm being Cozy Heart Penguin for Halloween.