Fabric, Thread And Needle Table - Kenmore 384.18024000 Owner's Manual

Fabric,
Thread and Needle Table
The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.
The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations.
Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. For
best results, use only genuine Singer needles.
Fabric
Delicate - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
Medium Weight- gingham, percale, pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet, suitings,
knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
Thread
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
Silk
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
denim, coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics 40 to 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
24 to 40 cotton
canvas
Synthetic thread
All Weights - decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist**
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabric - polyester Synthetic thread
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, cire, panne velvet, 50 mercerized cotton
bonded fabrics, raschet Silk
50 mercerized cotton 11/80
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
Synthetic thread 14/90
Silk 16/100
** Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
Needles
Type
Size
Style 2020 9/70
Style 2020 11/80
Style 2020 14/90
Style 2020 16/100
Style 2020 18/100
16/100
Style 2020
18/100
Style 2045
Ball Point 14/90
Style 2032
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