Fabric, thread and needle table, How to remove and insert needle – SINGER XL1000 Quantum User Manual

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Fabric, Thread And Needle Table

Your fabric will determine choice of needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to

needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to use
same size and type of thread in bobbin as in top thread supply.

Fabric

Thread

Needles

Fabrics below can be of any fiber, cotton, linen.

Failure to use a Singer brand needle

silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed

may result in skipped stitches or

as examples of weight.

poor sewing performance.

TYPE

SIZE

Very Lightweight*Batiste, Chiffon, Organza, Voile.

Cotton-wrapped polyester core

2020

9/70 or 11/80

Also all microfiber or microdenier fabrics.

(extra fine)

red

orange

Long fiber polyester (extra fine)

shank

band

Lightweight*Challis, Chambray, Charmeuse,

Cotton-wrapped polyester core

2020

11/80

Crepe de Chine, Gauze, Handkerchief Linen, Silk,

(all purpose)

red

orange

Taffeta, Tissue faille.

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

shank

band

Medium-weight‘Broadcloth, Brocade, Chino,

Cotton-wrapped polyester core

2020

14/90

Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, Satin,

(all purpose)

red

blue

Synthetic, Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet.

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

shank

band

Medium to Heavy-weight «Coating, Damask,

Cotton-wrapped polyester core

2020

16/100

Denim, Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine,

(all purpose)

red

purple

Ticking, Woolens.

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

shank

band

Heavy-weight‘Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth,

Cotton-wrapped polyester core

2020

Upholstery Fabric.

(all purpose)

red

18/110

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

shank

Leather

2032

leather

Knits‘Jersey, Tricot, Single Knit

Cotton-wrapped polyester core

2045

11/80

(all purpose)

yellow

orange

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

shank

band

Sweatshirt‘Double Knit, Swimwear, Sweater Knit

Cotton-wrapped polyester core

2045

14/90

(all purpose)

yellow

blue

Long fiber polyester (two spun)

shank

band

* Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.

How to Remove and Insert Needle.

CAUTION:

Make sure power/light switch is off

before inserting needle.

1

Removing needle.

^Attaching needle (Needle cannot be inserted unless
. it is correctly positioned.)

(1) Turn handwheel counterclockwise

until the needle reaches highest
position.

(2) Loosen needle clamp screw with

exclusive screwdriver.

towards back of machine, and insert

it fully until it touches stopper pin.

using exclusive screwdriver.

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