Matching needle/fabric/thread, Needle, fabric, thread selection guide, Needle, fabrk – SINGER 1116 User Manual

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□ Matching needle/fabric/thread

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE

FABRICS

THREAD

9-11 (65-75)

Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk,
muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys,
crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or polyester.

12(80)

Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleciath,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woolens.

Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these

fabrics and needle sizes. Use polyester threads on
synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for

best results. Always use the same thread on top and
bottom.

14 (90)

Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier
knits, terrycloth, denims.

16(100)

Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and

quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to
medium).

18(110)

Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics,

some leathers and vinyls.

Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy foot
pressure-large numbers.)

IMPORTA

NEEDLE, FABRK

NT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.

C SELECTION

NEEDLES

EXPLANATION

TYPE OF FABRIC

SINGER

2020

Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9
(65) to 18 (110)

Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana. Not
recommended for doubleknits.

SINGER

2045

Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (65) to 18 (110)

Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricots, single and double
knits. Can be used instead of 15 x 1 for sewing all fabrics.

SINGER 2025

Twin needle

Sweater knits. Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.

SINGER

2032

Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)

Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than

standard large needle.)

Note;

1. Twin needles can be purchased for utility and decorative work.

2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than 4.
3. For best sewing results, use only Genuine Singer needles.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and/or at first sign of thread breakage or skipped stitches.

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