Needl.e-thread-fabric-stitching guide – SINGER W173 User Manual
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NEEDL.E-THREAD-FABRIC-STITCHING GUIDE
Fabric
Needle
No
Machine
Stitches
Per Inch
Cotton
Thread
Mercerized
Thread
Silk or
Nylon
Extremely heavy tarpaulin,
sacking, canvas, duck, etc.
4
6 to 8
10 to 30
Heavy Duty
Heavy upholstery fabric,
ticking, denim, leatherette
3
8 to 10
30 to 40
Heavy Duty
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, veleveteen, suiting,
felt, terry, etc.
2
10 to 12
40 to 60
Heavy Duty
Medium broadcloth, percale,
gingham, linen, chintz,
taffeta, sheer wool,
shantung, etc.
1
12 to 14
60 to 80
50
A
Sheer voile, lawn, dimity,
crepe, handkerchief linen,
plastic film, etc.
O
14 to 16
(Plastic film)
8 to 10
80 to 100
50
A
Very sheer chiffon, batiste,
lace, organdy, ninon, net,
marquisette, etc.
OO
16 to 20
100 to 150
50
A