Fabric, thread and needle table, How to remove and insert the needle – SINGER XL1 Quantum User Manual
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Fabric, Thread And Needle Table
Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in
the top thread supply.
Fabric
Thread
Needles
The fabrics below can be of any fiber, cotton,
Failure to use a Singer brand needle
linen, silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They
may result in skipped stitches or poor
are listed as examples of weight.
sewing performance.
TYPE
SIZE
Very Lightweight
• Bastiste, Chiffon, Organza,
Cotton-Wrapped polyester core
2020
9/70 or 11/80
Voile,
(extra fine)
red
orange
Long fiber polyester (extra fine)
shank
band
Lightweight
• Challis, Chambray, Carmeuse,
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
2020
11/80
Crepe de Chine, Gauze, Handkerchief Linen,
(all purpose)
red
orange
Silk, Taffeta, Tissue faille.
Long fiber polyester (two spun)
shank
band
Medium»w@lglit» Brocidcloth, 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
Denirn, Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine,
(all purpose)
red
purple
Ticking, Woolens.
Long fiber polyester (two spun)
shank
band
Heavy-weight
• Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth,
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
2020
Upholstery Fabric.
(ail purpose)
red
18/160
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
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
2045
14/90
Knit.
(all purpose)
yellow
blue
Long fiber polyester (two spun)
shank
band
*Use with standard sowing thread in bobbin.
How To Remove And Insert The Needle
CAUTION: Make sure the power/lighi switch is off
before inserting the needle.
Removing the needle.
2
Attaching the needle.
(The needle cannot he inserted unless it is correctly positioned.)
highest position.
(2) Loosen the needle clamp screw.
fully until it touches the stopper pin.
screwdriver furnished with the
machine.
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