SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - Manual (Page 9)

choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose will depend
upon the fabric being stitched. The table be-
low is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Refer to it before starting a sewing
project Be sure to use the same size and type
of thread in both needle and bobbin.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE t
FABRIC WEIGHT AND TYPE THREAD
NEEDLES
TYPE SIZE
DELICATE — tulle, chiffon, fine lace, or­
ganza, chiffon velvet
LIGHTWEIGHT - batiste, organdy, voile,
taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film,
satin, surah, peau de soie, shantung,
brocade
MEDIU.Vt WEIGHT - gingham, seersucker,
madras, percale, piqué, linen, chintz, faille.
fine corduroy, velveteen, suitings, vinyl,
terry doth, chains, twill
MEDIUIVI HEAVY — gabardine, tv/eed, sail­
cloth. duck, denim, coatings, drapery
fabrics, vinyl, deep“pile fabrics, corduroy,
bonded fabric
HEAVY — overcoatings, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
KNITS, WOVEN STRETCH AND ELASTIC--
double knits, bonded knits, spandex, ny­
lon tricot ciré tricot, jersey, panné velvet,
stretch terry
LEATHER — suede, kidskin. calf, capeskin.
buckskin, cabreita. patent, cobra, lined
leathers, simulated leathers
VINYLS (KNIT BACK)-suede, imitation
reptile, crinkle patent, patent, embossed
and printed vinyls
WOVEN FABRICS (ALL WEIGHTS) - dec­
orative straight-stitch topstitchlng
LIGHT AND MEDIUM WEIGHTS (WOVEN) -
decorative twin-needle stitching
tDoes not apply to chalnstitching.
ttSize 9 needle recommended for sewing only. For
tttUse with mercerized cotton, “A” silk, or polyester
Fine polyester, nylon,
or cotton thread
Cotton-wrapped
polyester (FINE)
100% polyester
SO mercerized cotton
’^A" nylon
‘‘A’’silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
'‘A'" nylon
50 mercerized cotton
‘‘A’' silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
nylon
“A" silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
nylon
^'A^’silk
-D'’silkttt
(Buttonhole twist)
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
9tt
,15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2045
Ball Polrit
Yellow Band
Style 2032
(15x2)
Style 2045
Sail Point
Yellow Band
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 202$
(twin)
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18
14
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14
16
14
16
16
14
bobbin winding use larger size needle,
thread in bobbin.