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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11 (70-80)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana,
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 woollens.
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 woollens, 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.
SINGER 2045
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
SINGER 2032
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
Note twin needle:
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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
FABRICS
EXPLANATION
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.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
TYPE OF FABRIC
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana.
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.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
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THREAD