SINGER 1500 Izek - Manual (Page 24)

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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. And be sure to use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top
thread supply.
FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES
The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen,
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed
as examples of weight. TYPE SIZE
Light-Weight Batiste Cotton-wrapped 2020 11/80
Chiffon Polyester
Crepe 100% Polyester red orange
* Mercerized Size 60 shank band
Medium-Weight Corduroy Cotton-wrapped 2020 14/90
Flannel Polyester
Gabardine 100% Polyester red blue
Gingham * Mercerized Size 50 shank band
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Nylon
Medium-Heavy Bonded Wovens Cotton-wrapped 2020 16/100
Canvas Polyester
Coating 100% Polyester red purple
Denim * Mercerized Size 40 shank band
Duck
Sailcloth * "Heavy Duty"
2020 18/110
Knits Bonded Knits Cotton-wrapped Ball-Point 2045
Double Knit Polyester (With yellow
Jersey Polyester band) Size
Tricot Nylon 11/80,14/90,
16/100
* Do not use on stretch fabrics.
* For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle.
A Always disconnect the machine from power supply
by removing the plug from the wall-outlet.
Changing the needle
1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the
hand wheel 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 flat
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.