SINGER 30518 - Manual (Page 32)

• The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for
most situations.
Fabric, Thread and needle Table
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.
FABRIC THREAD
NEEDLES
TYPE SIZE
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 60 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
Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
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