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The Boye Sewing Machine Needle, Shuttle and Bobbin Sizing Chart

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all known model years of the 

Boye Brand Needle, Shuttle and Bobbin display. 

 

The Boye Brand Needle Size Chart

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

  

10

use 12 if rotary

  

 4
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ACME

  13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 ADVANCE  9

10

use 6 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 AJAX 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ALAMO

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    ALDER   4
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 ALLIANCE 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ALTA

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ALVA

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
  26 AMERICAN NO. 7   26
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 AMERICAN UNION 3 4

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 ARLINGTON

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary 

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Shuttle & Bobbin Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 BANNER

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 BARTLETT

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 BELVIDERE

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 BEN HUR 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 BLADE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 BLUE RIBBON

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 BOSTON 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 BROSIUS

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    BRUNSWICK

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
15 16

use 12 if rotary

 BUCKEYE 11

12

use 16 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 BURDICK 9

10

use 6 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on RIGHT don't work, use sizes on LEFT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 3

4

use 16 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 C. & C. 9

10

use 6 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 CENTURY NEW 9

10

use 6 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 COLUMBIA

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
25 16

use 12 if rotary

 COLUMBUS 25

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 CONOVER 9

10

use 6 if rotary
1 2 CONQUEST 7 8
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 CONTINENTAL

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    COSMO 3

4

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 COTTAGE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 COURIER JOURNAL

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 CRESCENT

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
25 16

use 12 if rotary

 CROWN 25

12

use 16 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 9

10

use 6 if rotary
 

14

use 21 if rotary

 DAVIS ROTARY   6
  20 DAVIS - OLD STYLE   20
    DAMASCUS GRAND ROTARY   21
    DAMASCUS GRAND VIBRATOR

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 DATONIA 9

10

use 6 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 DAYTON 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 DECORAH  POSTEN

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
25 16

use 12 if rotary

 DEFENDER 25

12

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 DEFIANCE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
17 2 DEMOREST 17 8
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 DIXON

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
1 2 DOMESTIC 7 8
    DOMESTIC - ROTARY   16
    DOMESTIC SINGER STYLE 15 16
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 DUPLEX

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
   

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 ELDREDGE  B    
  21 ELDREDGE ROTARY    
    ELDREDGE ROTARY LATEST   21
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ECLIPSE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ECONOMY

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    ECONOMY ROTARY   6
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 EDGEMERE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ELECTRIC

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    ELGIN ROTARY   2ｽ
    ELGIN VIBRATOR 15 16
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ELMO

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    ELMORE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

 16
    ELNA   16
    EMBLEM 3

4

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 EMPIRE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 EMPRESS

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
25 16

use 12 if rotary

 ENVOY 25 12
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 EXCELSIOR

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 EXPERT

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
11

12

use 16 if rotary

 15 16
    FREE  ROTARY   2ｽ
    FREE  WESTINGHOUSE  ROTARY   2ｽ
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 FALCON 3

4

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 FAMILY FRIEND

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 FAMILY  PRIDE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 FAMOUS

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 FASHION 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 FAULTLESS

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 FAVORITE 3

4

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 FIELD

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 FIRESIDE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
25 16 FLORENCE  NEW 25

12

use 16 if rotary
    FRANKLIN 15 16

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
      2ｽ
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 GOLD HIBBARD 9

10

use 6 if rotary
15 16

use 12 if rotary

 GOLDEN STAR 11

12

use 16 if rotary
25 16 GOLD MEDAL 25

12

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 GOODRICH

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    GRAIN (over lock loop, England)   6
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 GRAND

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    GRANT 9 6
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 GRANGER    
    GRAY BAR  ROTARY   2ｽ
    GRAY BAR  VIBRATOR

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 GRIFFEN    

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
7 8 1 2
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 HACKETT

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 HAPPY HOME

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 HELPING HAND

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
  2 HELPMATE   8
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 HERALD

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 HIBBARD 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 HOME COMFORT

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 HOME AND FARM

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 HOMESTEAD

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 HONEYMOON 9

10

use 6 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 HOWARD 9

10

use 6 if rotary
  18 HOWE G   18
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 HUDSON 3

4

use 16 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 IDALIA

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 IDEAL

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 IOWA

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
  8   2
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 JEWEL

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
  16
KENMORE    ROTARY  No. 49 2ｽ

13

14

use 21 if rotary

 KENSINGTON 5 6
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 KENWOOD

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 KEYSTONE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 KING

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

13

14

use 21 if rotary

 LAKESIDE 5 6
    LESSING

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

 16
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 LEXINGTON 9

10

use 6 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 LIBERTY 9

10

use 6 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 LOVE 9

10

use 6 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 MAJESTIC

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 MARCY SPECIAL 9

10

use 6 if rotary
7 8 MARGUERITE 1 2
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 MARVEL

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 MASCOT 3

4

use 16 if rotary
25 16

use 12 if rotary

 MASONIA 25

12

use 16 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 MATCHLESS

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 MAYWOOD

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 MILWAUKEE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 MINNESOTA 9

10

use 6 if rotary
    MINNESOTA  B. C. D. F. S. 9

10

use 6 if rotary
    MINNESOTA  G. H. A. X.

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

 16
    MINNESOTA NO. 1

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    MINNESOTA  K. L. 9 6
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 MONARCH

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 MONTGOMERY WARD

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
    3

4

use 16 if rotary
 

12

use 16 if rotary

 NEW HOME ROTARY   16
    NEW HOME ROTARY LATEST   2ｽ
    NEW HOME ROUND BOBBIN   2ｽ
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEBRASKA FARMER

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    NECCHI   16
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 NETZOW 9

10

use 6 if rotary
1 2 NEWARK 7 8
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 NEW  CHAMPION    
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW ENGLAND QUEEN

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW GOODRICH

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW HARTFORD

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW HERBERT

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

13

if too short use shuttle 5

14

use 21 if rotary

 NEW HOWE 5 6
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 NEW IDEAL 3

4

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW  JEWEL

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW MODEL

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 NEW NATIONAL 3

4

use 16 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW PEERLESS

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW QUEEN

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
 

10

use 12 if rotary

 NEW REMINGTON    
19 24 NEW ROYAL - OLD STYLE 19 24
    NEW ROYAL LATEST 19 16
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW  SOUTH

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 NEW  STERLING

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

13

14

use 21 if rotary

 NEW  STEWART    
15 16

use 12 if rotary

 NEW  TREASURE    
25 16

use 12 if rotary

 NEW VICTOR 25

12

use 16 if rotary
    NEW WILLARD

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

 16
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 NIOBE 3

4

use 16 if rotary
1 2 NOBLE    

13

14

use 21 if rotary

 NORWOOD 5 6

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
    OAKLAND

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 OHIO 9

10

use 6 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 OHIO FARMER 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 OREGON

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 ORIENT 9

10

use 6 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 OUR  LEADER

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 OXFORD

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 3

4

use 16 if rotary

13

14

use 21 if rotary

 PARAGON 5 6
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 PAVEWAY

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 PEERLESS

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    PFAFF  (MODEL 30)   16
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 PIONEER PRESS

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 PRAIRIE QUEEN

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 PREMIUM

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 PRIDE    
3 4

use 14 if rotary

 PRINCESS 9

10

use 6 if rotary

22

if too long use shuttle 5

 6 PRITZLAFF

  22

if too long use shuttle 13

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 PROGRESS

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
15 16

use 12 if rotary

 11

12

use 16 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 3

4

use 16 if rotary
1 2 RELIABLE 7 8
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 REPUBLIC

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 ROBERTS

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
  24 ROYAL ST. JOHN   24
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 RUBY 3

4

use 16 if rotary
    RUBY ROTARY   2ｽ
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 RUSSELL

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
11

12

use 16 if rotary

 FLAT SHANK  (NEW STYLE) 15 16
  23 SINGER ROUND SHANK  (OLD STYLE)   23
  18 SINGER  R.  W. & W.  STYLE   18
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 SCANDINAVIA

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 SEAMSTRESS

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 SECORA

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
19 24 SERVICE 19 24
    SEWHANDY   2ｽ
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 SPLENDID

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 STAR

13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 STERLING

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

13

14

use 21 if rotary

 STANDARD 5 6
    STANDARD G.   2ｽ
15 16

use 12 if rotary

 STOCKMAN    

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 TREASURE

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 TRIUMPH

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 TUXEDO 3

4

use 16 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    VIGOR  ELLI   16
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 VINDEX

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
5

if too short use shuttle 22

 6 VOLO

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary

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1906 Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display

The Original Chart

Boye Needles underwent a few changes over the years and the most dramatic change was the reassignment of size designation for needles, shuttles & bobbins.  If you haven't been able to size your machine, my recommendation is to try the original chart sizing.

If sizes on LEFT don't work, use sizes on RIGHT

 1925 and later Boye Needle Chart as listed on the Boye Countertop Sales Display from 1925 on
Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size

Sewing Machine Brand and Model

 Shuttle & Bobbin Size Needle Size
 

12

use 16 if rotary

 ROTARY   16
15 16

use 12 if rotary

 WHITE  CYL.    
    WHITE VIBRATOR 11

12

use 16 if rotary
    WHITE VIBRATOR LATEST 11 16
  20 WHITE OLD STYLE   20
9

10

use 12 if rotary

 WABASH 3

4

use 16 if rotary
    WANZER  8   16
    WESTERN ELECTRIC VIBRATOR

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
    WESTERN ELECTRIC ROTARY   21
    WESTERN ELECTRIC 2 SPOOL   16
    WESTERN ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC   20ｽ
    WILCOX & GIBBS   20ｽ
    WILLARD A 3

4

use 16 if rotary
    WINDSOR B

 13

if too short use shuttle 22

14

use 21 if rotary
  18 WHEELER & WILSON NO. 9   18
  27 WHEELER & WILSON NO. 8   27

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