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Matching needle/fabric/thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon ,polyester or
Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven cotton wrapped polyester.
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
11-14 (80-90)
14 (90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth,
double knits, lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,
terrycloth, denims.
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.
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 Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy
leathers and vinyls, foot pressure-large numbers.)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
SINGER 2020 Standard sharp needles. Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Sizes range thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110) Qiana. Not recommended for double knits.
SINGER 2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
18 (110). Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Also sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
SINGER 2025 Twin Needle. Woven fabrics and knits.
SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
Note twin needle:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3".
3. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER needles.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
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