Inserting The Needle; Fabric, Thread And Needle Table - Singer 9985 Instruction Manual

INSERTING THE NEEDLE

Select a needle of the right type and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power before removing the
needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle
is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the
fl at side to the back and push it up as far as it
will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use a bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a fl at surface to check its
straightness.

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn.
SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.
Type of Fabric Thread Size
Light Weight -
thin georgette, All-purpose polyester,
organdy, voile, fi ne cotton, silk
taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight -
gingham, pique,
All-purpose polyester,
linen, cotton, satin,
fi ne cotton, machine
thin corduroy,
quilting
velvet
Heavy Weight - All-purpose
gabardine, tweed, polyester, heavy duty,
denim, corduroy topstitching thread
Stretch - double
All-purpose polyester
knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
Sweatshirt, Swim-
All-purpose polyester
wear, Double Knit,
Sweater Knit
All-purpose
Leather
polyester, heavy duty,
topstitching thread
16
Needle Needle Size
Type
SINGER 9/70-11/80
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or 11/80-14/90
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or 14/90-16/100
2020
SINGER 11/80-14/90
Style 2001 or Needle for knit or
2045 stretch fabrics
SINGER 14/90
Style 2001 or Needle for knit or
2045 stretch fabrics
SINGER
2032 Leather