SINGER 8280 Prélude - Manual (Page 41)

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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread GB
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
SINGER 2020 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 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)