SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 8)

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The needles you use should be straight to en­
sure 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 deflecied.
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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
18, will give you excellent results.
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Style 2025
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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 medium-
weight woven fabrics, use the twin needle.
Style 2025.
For sewing leathers, real and simulated, the
Style 2032 needle, available for purchase at
your Singer Sewing Center, is recommended.
Changing the Needle
® Raise needle to its highest point by turning
the hand wheel toward you. Loosen needle-
clamp screw, and remove the needle.
® Insert new needle up into clamp as far as it
will go. with the flat side of the needle to the
back.
« Tighten needle-damp screv/.