Choosing needle and thread – SINGER 1030 Creative Touch User Manual
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choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose will depend
upon the fabric being stitched. The table be
low is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Refer to It before starting a sewing
project. Be sure to use the same size and type
of thread in both needle and bobbin.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE t
DELICATE— tulle, .chiffon, :,finé lace, or
ganza, chiffon yèjvèt
LIGHTWEIGHT — batiste, organdy, voile,
taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, ptastic film,
satin, surah, peau de soie, shantung,
brocade
MEDIUM WEIGHT — gingham, seersucker,
madras, percatei pigUei linen, ehiniz. f^
fine cordurby:, velveteen, suitings, vinyl,,
terry cloth, challis. twill
MEDIUM HEAVY — gabardine, tweed, sail-
cloth, duck, denim, coatings, drapery
fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics, corduroy,'
bonded fabric
HEAVY — overcoatings, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
KNITS, WOVEN STRETCH , AND ELASTIC -
double knits, bonded, knits, spandéx, ny
lon tricot, ciré: tricot, jersey, panne velvet,
stretch terry
LEATHER — sUede, kidskih, calf, capeskih,
buckskin, cabretta, patent, cobra, lined
leathers, simulated leathers
VINYLS , (KNIT BACK)- suede, Imitatibn
reptile, crinkle patent, patent, embossed
and printed vinyls
WOVEN FABRICS (ALL WEIGHTS) - dec
orative straight-stitch topstitching
LIGHT AND MEDIUM WEIGHTS (WOVEN) -,
decorative twin-needle stitching
THREAD ’
Fine polyester, nylon,
or cotton thread
Cotton-wrapped
polyester (FINE)
, 100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton ,
‘‘ÀY,ny:lpn:,; i,;,,'
“A.” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
' ' 60 cotton
"A"
silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
"A"
nylon
50 mercerized cotton
, “A" silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
■‘A" nylon
"A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
“A” nylon
‘ A" silk
"D-silk’M ' L
(Buttonhole twist)
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1),:
style 2020
(15x1)
Stylo 2045
Ball Point
Yellow Band
Style 2032
style 2045
Ball Point
Yellow Band
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2025
(twin)
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tDoes not apply to chainstitching.
ttSize 9 needle recommended for sewing only. For bobbin winding, use iarger size needle.
tttUse with mercerized cotton, “A” silk, or polyester thread in bobbin.
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