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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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