SINGER XL100 Quantum - Manual (Page 23)

Fabric, Thread And Needle Table
Your fabric will determine choice of needle and thread,
Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread selection,
sure to use same size and type of thread in bobbin as in top thread supply.
Fabric Thread Needles
Fabrics below can be of any fiber, cotton, linen, Failure to use a Singer brand needle
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed may result in skipped stitches or
as examples of weight. poor sewing performance.
TYPE SIZE
Very Lightweight*Batiste, Chiffon, Organza, Voile. Cotton-Wrapped polyester core 2020 9/70 or 11/80
Also all microfiber or microdenier fabrics. (extra fine) red orange
Long fiber polyester (extra fine) shank band
Lightweight*Challis, Chambray, Charmeuse, Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020 11/80
Crepe de Chine, Gauze, Handkerchief Linen, Silk, (all purpose) red orange
Taffeta, Tissue faille. Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Medium-weight*Broadcloth, Brocade, Chino, Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020 14/90
Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, Satin, (all purpose) red blue
Synthetic, Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet. Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Medium to Heavy-weight*Coating, Damask, Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020 16/100
Denim, Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine, (all purpose) red purple
Ticking, Woolens. Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Heavy-weight»Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth, Upholstery Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020
Fabric. (all purpose) red 18/110
Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank
Leather 2032
leather
Knits*Jersey, Tricot, Single Knit Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2045 11/80
(all purpose) yellow orange
Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Sweatshirt-Double Knit, Swimwear, Sweater Knit Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2045 14/90
(all purpose) yellow blue
Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
^ Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
How to Remove and Insert Needle.
1
Removing needle
A
CAUTION: Make sure power/light switch is off
before inserting needle.
Attaching needle
2
(Needle cannot be inserted unless it is correctly positioned.)
position.
(2) Loosen needle clamp screw with
exclusive screwdriver.
it fully until it touches stopper pin.
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