SINGER 2118 - Manual (Page 21)

4. SEWING TIPS AND APPLICATIONS
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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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
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 ^ 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
18/100
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics - polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne
velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel
Synthetic thread -
50 mercerized cotton -
Silk
Style 2045
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 bobbin.
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