Matching needle/ fabric/ thread – SINGER 1748 User Manual

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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread

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.

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE

FABRICS

THREAD

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION

IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.

9-11 (70-80)

11-14 (80-90)

14 (90)

16 (100)

18 (110)

Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks,

cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon ,polyester

or cotton wrapped polyester.

Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,

denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and

vinyls.

Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.

(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)

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.

Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, double knits,

lightweight woollens.

NEEDLES

EXPLANATION

TYPE OF FABRIC

Standard sharp needles.

Sizes range thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).

Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.

Qiana. Not recommended for double knits.

SINGER 2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.

9 (70) to 18 (110).

Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.

Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.

Also sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.

SINGER 2025 Twin Needle.

Woven fabrics and knits.

SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)

Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)

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