Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart - Singer M2500 Instruction Manual

Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin, interlocks,
9-11 (70-80) 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
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range
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SINGER 2020
thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
2045 Ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to
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SINGER
18 (110).
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SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110).
Note:
1. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER
2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
FABRICS
EXPLANATION
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.
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. Also
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sweater knits, Lycra , swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
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needles.
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THREAD
TYPE OF FABRIC