SINGER 1050 - Manual (Page 9)

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choosing needles
2032
Important: Your SINGER sewing machine has been designed
to obtain best results with SINGER* needles. You should follow
the recommendations in this instruction book and on the
needle package for correct style and size of needle for dif­
ferent types and weights of fabric.
The needles you use should be straight to ensure perfect
stitch formation. The needle should also be fine enough to
prevent the fabric from being marred with large punctures,
yet heavy enough to pierce the fabric without being bent or
deflected.
Remember too, that the eye of the needle must be large
enough for the thread to pass through freely; too fine a needle
will cause the thread to fray. See Fabric, Thread and Needle
Table, page 12.
For general purpose sewing in a wide range of fabrics, the
Style 2020 needle, in sizes 9 through 18, will give you excellent
results.
For best results when sewing on knits, woven stretch fabrics,
bonded vinyls, and elastic use Style 2045 ball point
Yellow
Band* needle, available in sizes 11,14, and 16.
For decorative stitching on light and mediumweight woven
and knit fabrics, use the twin-needle. Style 2025.
For sewing leathers, real and simulated, the Style 2032 needle,
available for purchase at your Singer Sewing Centre, Is re­
commended.
Changing the Needle
Caution: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket
outlet before changing needles.
• Raise needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel
toward you. Loosen needle-clamp screw A and remove the
needle.
• Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it will go, with
the flat side of the needle to the back.
@ Tighten needle-clamp screw.