Choosing needle and thread – SINGER 9618 User Manual
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Choosing needle and thread
The needle thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being stitched. The table below is a prac
tical guide to needle and thread selection. 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 a new SINGER needle.
Delicate - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Lightweight > batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet, suitings,
knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim,
coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
Ail Weights - decorative topstitching
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics - polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, Jersey, ciré, panne velvet,
bonded fabrics, raschel
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
☆ Use with 50 mercerized cotton or silk in bobbin.
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton - silk
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton -
60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton - Synthetic thread
Buttonhole twist ☆
Synthetic thread -
50 mercerized cotton -
Silk
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread - Silk
Style 2020
9/70
Style 2020
11/80
Style 2020
14/90
Style 2020
16/100
Style 2020
18/110
Style 2020
16/100
18/110
Style 2045
Ball Point
(Yellow Band*)
14/90
Style 2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
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