SINGER 9113 - Manual (Page 38)

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.
Needles
Fabric Thread
Type Size
Fine mercerized cotton
Style 2020 9/70 Delicate - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Fine synthetic thread
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta. 50 mercerized cotton - silk
Style 2020 11/80
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film Fine synthetic thread
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique, linen. 50 mercerized cotton -
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet. 60 cotton Style 2020 14/90
suitings, knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl Synthetic thread
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim. Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
Style 2020 16/100
coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics 40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics. Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
Style 2020 18/100
canvas 24 to 40 cotton - Synthetic thread
All Weights - decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist** Style 2020
16/100
18/100
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics - polyester Synthetic thread -
Style 2045
Bail Point
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne 50 mercerized cotton - 14/90
velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel Silk
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread - Silk
11/80
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers Style 2032 14/90
16/100
Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
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