Singer Starlet Série Manuel D'instruction page 41

GB 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 EXPLANATION
SINGER Standard sharp needles. Sizes range
2020 thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
SINGER Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to
2045 18 (110).
SINGER Twin Needle.
SINGER Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
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.
FABRICS
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.
Woven fabrics and knits.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
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THREAD
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