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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, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettle cloth, 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.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
SINGER 2020 Standard sharp needles.
Sizes range thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
SINGER 2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
9 (70) to 18 (110).
SINGER 2025 Twin Needle.
SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)
Note twin needle: 1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
FABRICS
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
EXPLANATION
2. When sewing with twin needles, sew only in center needle straight stitch or a narrow zig zag.
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.
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.
Woven fabrics and knits.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
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