Choosing needle and thread
The
needle thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being stitched.
The table
below
is a prac
tical
guide to needle and thread selection. Refer to it before starting to sew.
Be sure to use the same
size and
type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
For
best results use a new
SINGER needle.
c
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
Style 2020
9
ightweight
-
baOsM
■-•■•e. taffeta.
crepe, chiffon velvet, plashc film
50 mercerized cotton - silk
Fine synthetic thread
Style 2020
11
Medium Weight -
gingham, percale. pique
inert
chintz. faille. satin, fine corduroy, velvet, surfings,
knits, deeo-pile fabrics. vinyl
50 mercerized cotton -
60 cotton
Synthetic imead
Style 2020
14
Medium Heavy -
gabardine tweed, sailcloth, denim
coatings, drapery, vinyl deep-pile fabrics
Heavy-duty me'enzed cotton
40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
Style 2020
16
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics.
canvas
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton
-
Synthetic thread
Style 2020
18
All Weights - decorative topstitching
Buttonhole twist *
Style 2020
I6or18
Synthetic
Knits
and Stretch Fabrics - polyester
doubfeknrf. nylon tricot, jersey, ore. panne velvet.
bonded fabrics, raschei
Synthetic thread -
50 mercerized cotton -
Silk
Style 2045
Ball Point
(Yellow Band-)
14
leather - suede, kidskin. lined leathers
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread - Silk
Style 2032
14
16
Use with 50 mercerized cotton or silk m bobbin.
13