Fabric, thread and needle table – SINGER 6217 User Manual
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Fabric, thread and needle table
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The tabje below
is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to It before beginning a
sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
The fabrics below can be of any fiber; cotton, linen, silk, wool,
synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.
NEEDLES
Fabrics
Thread
Type
Size
Light-
Weight
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
Nylon
2020
11/80
Medium-
Weight
Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
Nylon
2020
14/90
Medium-
Heavy
Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 40
2020
16/100
Duck
Sailcloth
t“Heavy Duty”
2020
18/110
Knits
Bonded Knits
Double Knit
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Ball-Point 2045
Jersey
Tricot
Polyester
Nylon
Size 11/80,14/100,
16/110
fNot recommended on stretch fabrics
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