SINGER 9124 - Manual (Page 6)

SECTION 2
Getting Ready to Sew
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.
Fabric Thread
Needles
туре Size
Delicate - tulle chiffon, fine lace, organza
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
Style 2020 9/70
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
50 mercerized cotton - silk
Rne 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,
coalings, 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
All Weights - decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist” Style 2020
16/100
18Л00
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics ■ polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne
velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel
Synthetic thread-
50 mercerized cotton -
Silk
Style 2C45
Ball Point
14/90
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread - Silk
Style 2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
■ A Trademark of The Singer Company.
'* Use with standard sewing thread in t>obbin.
Handle Storage
Push into recessed position before sewing or winding.
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CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES
IMPORTANT: For best sewing results, use only Singer* needles.
Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 8, for the
correct needle and fabric combination.
Raise needle to its highest position.
Loosen needle clamp screw and remove
needle.
With flat side of needle to the back,
insert new needle up into clamp as far
as it will go.
Tighten needle clamp screw securely.
FREE ARM SEWING
Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard-to-reach areas.
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To change machine for free arm sewing,
push in and lift right edge (1), of extension
table, slide it to the left and off the
machine.
• Topstitch edges on sleeves, or finish
waistbands and pants legs easily.
Attach buttons without stretching cuffs
and neckbands.