SINGER 18434 - Manual (Page 44)

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Fabric, Thread and Needle Table
• The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.
• The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations.
• 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 only genuine Singer. needles.
Delicate-tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile,
taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique,
linen, chink, faille, satin, fine corduroy, vel -
vet, suitings, knits, deep pile fabrics, vinyl
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed, sail-
cloth, denim, coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-
pile fabrics
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery
fabrics, canvas
All Weights - decorative topstitching
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics -
polyester doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey,
cire, panne velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel
Leather-suede, kidskin lined leathers
Fine mercerized cotton
fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton-silk
fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton 60
cotton synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton-Synthetic
thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton-Synthetic
thread
Buttonhole twist.*
Synthetic thread 50
mercerized cotton-Silk
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread-Silk
Needles
Type
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2045
Ball Point
Style 2032
Size
9/70
11/80
14/90
16/100
18/100
16/100
18/100
14/90
11/80
14/90
16/100
*A Trademark of The Singer Company. **Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
Thread Fabric