SINGER 814 Stylist - Manual (Page 13)

choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being
stitched. The table below 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 A N D NEEDLE TABLE
FABRIC THREAD NEEDLES
Type Size
DELICATE—tulle, chiffon. Fine polyester, nylon. STYLE 9
fine lace, organza and cotton thread 2020
(15x1)
LIG HTWEIG HT—batiste. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 11
organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta. "A" silk 2020
crepe, chiffon, velvet, plastic film Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester
(15x1)
MEDIUM WEIGHT—gingham. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 14
percale, pique, linen, chintz. 60 cotton 2020
faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet. "A" silk (15x1)
suitings, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester
MEDIUM HEAVY—gabardine. Heavy-duty STYLE 16
tweed, sailcloth, denim, coatings. mercerized cotton 2020
drapery fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile 40 to 60 cotton (15x1)
fabrics Polyester thread
H EAVY—overcoatings. Heavy-duty STYLE 18
denim, upholstery fabrics. mercerized cotton 2020
canvas 24 to 40 cotton
Polyester thread
(15x1)
ALL WEIGHTS—decorative "D"silkt STYLE 16
straight stitch topstitching (Buttonhole twist) 2020 or
in woven fabrics (15x1) 18
KNIT, WOVEN, STRETCH "A" nylon STYLE 14
and ELASTIC FABRICS— 50 mercerized cotton 2045
polyester doubleknit, spandex. "A" silk Ball-Point
nylon, tricot, ciré tricot, jersey. Cotton-wrapped (Yellow Band)
pan né velvet polyester
LEATHER—suede, kidskin. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 11
capeskin, lambskin, lined Polyester thread 2032 14
leathers "A" silk
Cotton-wrapped
polyester (15x2) 16
LIGHT and MEDIUM 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 14
WEIGHTS—decorative 2025
twin-needle stitching
In woven fabrics
(twin)
t Use with 50 mercerized cotton or "A" silk in bobbin.
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