INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the right type and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power before removing the
needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the
needle is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the
flat side to the back and push it up as far as it
will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use the bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a flat plate and check straightness.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE
TABLE
Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be
sewn.
Type of Fabric
Thread Size
Light Weight - thin
Ctn #80 -100
georgette,
Silk 60 - 80
organdy, voile,
Syn 80 - 100
taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight -
gingham, pique,
Ctn 50 - 80
linen, cotton,
Silk 50
satin, thin
Syn 50 - 80
corduroy, velvet
Heavy Weight -
Ctn 40 - 50
gabardine, tweed,
Silk 50
denim, corduroy
Syn 50 - 60
Stretch - double
Syn 50 - 80
knit, tricot,
Silk 50
spandex, jersey
Polyester
Sweatshirt, Swim-
wear, Double Knit,
Polyester
Sweater Knit
Leather
Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results.
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9940EFSt.pm6
Needle
Needle Size
Type
2000
9/70-11/80
gray shank
2000
gray shank
11/80-14/90
2000
gray shank
14/90-16/100
2001
11/80-14/90
green shank
Needle for knit and
synthetic fabric
2001
green shank
2032 Leather
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