A versatile everyday needle with a slight ball point to sew smoothly through wovens and many knits. Size 80/12 is ideal for light‑ to medium‑weight fabrics and standard garment construction on most home machines. Expect balanced stitches with polyester, cotton or silk threads on seams, hems and facings. Move to a finer or larger size as fabric weight and thread change to keep results consistent. Choose needle size according to fabric weight for best results.