SINGER 484.1544180 (Sold at Sears) - Manual (Page 21)

4. SEWING TIPS AND APPLICATIONS
Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table
Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread.
A practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project.
And be sure to use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top thread supply.
Fabrics Needles
The fabrics below can be of any fiber: Cotton, linen, Failure to use a singer brand
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed needle may result in skipped
as examples of weight. stitches or poor sewing performance
туре Size
Very Lightweight : Batista, Chiffon, Organza,
Voile.
Cocton-Wrapped polyester
core (extra fine)
2020
red
9/70 or 11/80
orange
Long fiber, polyester (extra fine) shank band
Lightweight : Challis, Chambray, Charmeuse, Crepe Cotton-wrapped polyester 2002 11/80
de China, Gauze, Handkerchief Linen, Silk, core (all purpose) red orange
Taffeta, Tissue faille. Long fiber, polyester (two opun) shank band
Medium-Weight : Broadcloth, Brocades, Chino, Cotton-wrapped polyester 2020 14/90
Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, SSatin, core (all purpose) red blue
Synthetic Seudes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet Long fiber, polyester (two spun) shank band
Medium to Heavy-Weight : Coating, Damask, Denim, Cotton-wrapped polyester 2020 16/100
Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine, Ticking, core (all purpose) red purple
Woolens Long fiber, polyester (two spun) shank band
Heavy Weight : Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth,
Upholstery Fabric
Cotton-wrapped polyester
core (all purpose)
Long fiber, polyester (two spun)
2020
red
shank
18/160
Leather
2032
leather
Cotton-wrapped polyester 2045 11/80
Knits : Jersey, Tricot, Single Knit core (all purpose) yellow orange
Long fiber, polyester (two spun) shank band
14/90
Sweatshirt : Double Knit Swimwear, Sweater Knit blue
band
Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
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