Singer 3323 Instruction Manual page 58

N eedle/ Fabric/ Thread
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NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin,
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 woolens.
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 woolen, 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.
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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.
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.)
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