Singer M3330 User Manual - Page 31

Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin, interlocks, 9-11 (70-80) cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. THREAD Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. 11-14 (80-90) 14 (90) 16 (100) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woolens. Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims. Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). 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. 18 (110) Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. Heavy duty thread. IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110). TYPE OF FABRIC Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Not recommended for double knits. SINGER® 2045 Ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to 18 (110). SINGER® 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note: 1. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER® needles. 2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 24