SINGER 518 Stylist - Manual (Page 13)

choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose selection. Refer to it before starting
will depend upon the fabric being a sewing project. Be sure to use the
stitched. The table below is a same size and type of thread in both
practical guide to needle and thread needle and bobbin.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
N e e d l e s
Fabric Thread
Type Size
DELICATE —tulle, chiffon,
fine lace, organza
Fine polyester, nylon,
and cotton thread
STYLE
2020
(15 X 1)
9
LU3 HTWEIG HT — batiste,
organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon, velvet, plastic film
50 mercerized cotton
"A” silk
Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester
STYLE
2020
( 1 5 x 1 )
1 1
MEDIUM WEIGHT —gingham,
percale, piqué, linen, chintz,
faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet,
suitings, deep-pile fabrics,
vinyl
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk
Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester
STYLE
2020
(15 X 1)
14
MEDIUM HEAVY —gabardine,
tweed, sailcloth, denim, coatings,
drapery fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile
fabrics
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Polyester thread
STYLE
2020
(15 X 1)
16
H EAVY — overcoatings,
denim, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton
Polyester thread
STYLE
2020
(15 X 1)
18
ALL WEIG HTS — decorative "D" silkf STYLE 16
straight stitch topstitching
in woven fabrics
(Buttonhole twist) 2020
( 1 5 x 1 )
o r
1 8
KNIT, WOVEN STRETCH
and ELASTIC FABRICS —
polyester doubleknit, spandex,
nylon tricot, ciré tricot, jersey,
panné velvet
"A" nylon
50 mercerized cotton
"A” silk
Cotton-wrapped
polyester
STYLE
2045
Bail-Point
(Yellow Band)
14
LEATHER — suede, kidskin. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 11
capeskin, lambskin, lined Polyester thread 2032 14
leathers "A” silk
Cotton-wrapped
polyester
( 1 5 x 2 ) 1 6
LIGHT and MEDIUM
WEIGHTS — decorative
twin-needle stitching
In woven fabrics
50.mercerized cotton STYLE
2028
(twin)
14
t Use with 50 mercerized cotton or "A" silk in bobbin.
11