SINGER 384.13012 (Sold at Sears) - Manual (Page 77)

Fabric, Thread and Needle Table
• The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.
• The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations.
• Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. For
best results, use only genuine Singer needles.
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Fabric Thread
Needles
Type Size
Delicate - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Fine mercerized cotton
Rne synthetic thread Style 2020 9/70
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
50 mercerized cotton
Silk
Fine synthetic thread
Style 2020 11/80
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet, suitings,
knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Style 2020 14/90
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed, sailcloth,
denim, coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Style 2020 16/100
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton
Synthetic thread
Style 2020 18/100
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All Weights - decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist* Style 2020
16/100
18/100
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabric - polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne velvet,
bonded fabrics, raschel
Synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
Silk
Style 2045
Ball Point
14/90
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Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
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50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread
Silk
Style 2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
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* Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
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