SINGER SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET Instruction Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES
The fabrics below can be of any
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synthetic, rayon, blends. They
are listed as examples of weight.
Light-
Weight Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Medium-
Weight Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Medium-
Heavy Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Knits Bonded Knits
Double Knit
Jersey
Tricot
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 40
* "Heavy Duty"
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 60
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 50
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Polyester
Nylon
2000 or 2020
red
shank
2000 or 2020
red
shank
2000 or 2020
red
shank
2001 or 2045
yellow
shank
11/80
orange
band
14/90
blue
band
16/100
purple
band
18/110
yellow
band
TYPE SIZE
11/80
orange
band
14/90
blue
band
16/100
purple
band
NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread.
The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. For
general sewing, the same size and type of thread is used in
the bobbin as in the needle.
Flat side toward the back
Flat side
Pin
Needle
Changing the needle
1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the
hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you).
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you.
3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
4. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the ÀDW
side toward the back.
5. Push the needle up as far as it can go.
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the screw
driver.
Always disconnect the machine from power
supply by removing the plug from the wall outlet.
Needle clamp screw
IMPORTANT:
Use only SINGER brand needles for best results. The
use of alternative brand needles can cause tension
issues or unsatisfactory results.