SINGER 214 - Manual (Page 16)

Needle, Thread and Fabric Chart
Your fabric will determine the choice of a
needle and
thread. The following table is a
practical guide to needle ard 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.
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FABHICS THREAD
The fabrics below can be of any
fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool,
synthetic, rayon, blends. They
are listed as examples of weight
light­
weight
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
■’‘■Mercerized Size 60
Medium-
Weight Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size SO
My Ion
NEEDLES
TYPE SIZE
2020 11/80
2020 14/90
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i Medium- ; Bonded Wovens Cotton-wrapped 2020 J 16/100 I
Heavy I Canvas Polyester
i Coating i 100% Polyester
i Denim \ * Mercerized Size 40
I Duck i ^^^Heavy Duty^' < :■ •
I I Sailcloth I 2020 ( 18/110 I
I Knits Bonded Knits Cotton-wrapped I Ba!i-Poim 2045
Double Knit Polyester
! Jersey j Polyester Size 11/80, 14/90, i
I Tricot j Nylon 16/100
Changing needie
T Raise the needle bar to Its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward you.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw with the
screw driver.
3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
4. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp
with the flat side away from you.
5. Push the needie up as far as it can go.
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with
the screw driver.
* Do not use on stretch fabrics.