Needle and thread size – SINGER W159 User Manual
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NEEDLE AND THREAD SIZE
The following table will show you the size of needles generally used with various sizes of thread. The size or grade refers
to the “eye” of the needle.
SUk
Needle Cotton Mercerized or |
Fabric No. Thread Thread Nylon
t
f-
II'
Extremely heavy
10
|.
tarpaulin, sacking,
4
to
Heavy Duty
i
canvas, duck etc.
30
!
|,
Heavy upholstery
30
j
1
fabric, thicking.
3
to
Heavy Duty
!
denim, leatherette
40
t
Medium heavy drapery
40
1
fabric, velveteen.
2
to
Heavy Duty
1'
t
suiting, felt, terry, etc.
60
If
i
Medium broadcloth.
60
percale, gingham, linen.
1
to
50
A
t
chintz, taffeta, sheer
80
1'
wool, shantung, etc.
1
Sheer voile, lawn.
80
l-'l
dimity, crepe.
0
to
50
A > 1
handkercliief linen.
100
plastic film, etc.
r
Very sheer chiffon.
100
I
batiste, lace, orgady.
0
to
50
A
i 1
ninon, net, marquisette, etc.
150
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