Choosing needle and thread, Fabric, thread and needle table – SINGER 719 User Manual
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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
NEEDLES
FABRIC
THREAD
TYPE
SIZE:
DELICATE — tulle, chiffon, fine lace, or
ganza
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
9
UGHTWEIQHT^batiste,
organdy,
jersey,
voile, taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, plas
tic film
60 mercerized cotton
silk
Synthetic thread
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
11
MEDIUM WEIGHT..........gingham, percale,
pique, linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine cor
duroy, velvet, suitings, knits, deep-pile
fabrics, vinyl
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk
Synthetic thread
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
14
MEDIUM HEAVY -- gabardine, tweed, sail
cloth, denim, coatings, drapery fabrics,
vinyl, deep'pile fabrics
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
16
HEAVY - overcoatings, dungaree, uphol
stery fabrics, canvas
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton
Synthetic thread
CATALOG
2020
(15x1)
18
ALL WEIGHTS - decorative top stitching
»‘D"’ sllkt
(Buttonhole twist)
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
16
SYNTHETIC KNITS AND STRETCH FAB
RICS — polyester doubleknit, nylon tri
cot, jersey, spandex, ciré tricot, panné
velvet
“A’* nylon
60 mercerized cotton
silk
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2046
Ball Point
{Yellow Band)
14
LEATHER — suede, kidskin, oaposkin,
lambskin, lined leathers
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread
‘Wsilk
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2032
(15x2)
11
14
16
tUse with 60 mercerized cotton or “A” silk in bobbin