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EXPLANATION
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range
thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
9 (70) to 18 (110).
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110).
SINGER
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2020
SINGER
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2045
SINGER
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2032
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES 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.
Also sweater knits, Lycra , swimsuit fabric, elastic.
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Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard
large needle.)
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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eedle/ Fabric/ ThreadN Chart
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Heavy duty thread in the upper tension, all
purpose thread in the bobbin. Set stitch length
to3or4.
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin,
interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some
leathers and vinyls.
9-11 (70-80)
11-14 (80-90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (110)
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
ALL PURPOSE THREAD
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
Thread in cotton, polyester or cotton wrapped
polyester.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,
terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and
quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
Most threads sold are all purpose and are
suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.
Always use the same thread in the upper
tension and in the bobbin.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth,
double knits, lightweight woolens.
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