Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart - Singer 5532 Instruction Manual

N eedle/ Fabric/ Thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin,
9-11 (70-80)
interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth,
11-14 (80-90)
double knits, lightweight woolens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,
14 (90)
terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and
16 (100)
quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some
18 (110)
leathers and vinyls.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
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2020 Standard sharp needles. Sizes range
SINGER
thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
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2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
SINGER
9 (70) to 18 (110).
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Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110).
SINGER 2032
Note :
1. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER needles.
2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
Chart
FABRICS
EXPLANATION
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Thread in cotton, polyester or cotton wrapped
polyester.
Most threads sold are all purpose and are
suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.
Always use the same thread in the upper
tension and in the bobbin.
Heavy duty thread in the upper tension, all
purpose thread in the bobbin. Set stitch length
to 3 or 4.
TYPE OF FABRIC
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Not recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
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Also sweater knits, Lycra , swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard
large needle.)
ALL PURPOSE THREAD