Matching Needle/ Fabric/ Thread - Singer Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana,
interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt
& blouse fabrics.
11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, double
knits, lightweight woollens.
14 (90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth,
denims.
16 (100) Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted
fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
18 (110) Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers
and vinyls.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
SINGER 2020 ® Standard sharp needles.
Sizes range thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
® Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
SINGER 2045
9 (70) to 18 (110).
® 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.
FABRICS
EXPLANATION
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Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton
wrapped polyester.
Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for
these fabrics and needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and
cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on top and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
TYPE OF FABRIC
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Qiana. 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.)
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