Singer One Instruction Manual 3 - Page 14

choosing needle and thread The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being stitched. The table below 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 FABRIC DELICATE-tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza THREAD Fine polyester, nylon, and cotton thread NEEDLES Type Size 705 H 70 LIGHTWEIGHT-batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta, crepe, chiffon, velvet, plastic film MEDIUM WEIGHT-gingham, percale, piqué, linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet, suitings, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl MEDIUM HEAVY-gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim, coatings, drapery fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics HEAVY-overcoatings, denim, upholstery fabrics, canvas ALL WEIGHTS-decorative straight stitch topstitching in woven fabrics KNIT, WOVEN, STRETCH and ELASTIC FABRICS- polyester doubleknit, spandex, nylon, tricot, cire tricot, jersey, panne velvet LEATHER-suede, kidskin, capeskin, lambskin, lined leathers LIGHT and MEDIUM WEIGHTS-decorative twin-needle stitching in woven fabrics 10 50 mercerized cotton 705 H 80 "A" silk Polyester thread Cotton-wrapped polyester 50 mercerized cotton 705 H 90 60 cotton "A" silk Polyester thread Cotton-wrapped polyester Heavy-duty 705 H 100 mercerized cotton 40 to 60 cotton Polyester thread Heavy-duty 705 H 110 mercerized cotton 24 to 40 cotton Polyester thread "D" silkt 705 H 100 (Buttonhole twist) or 110 "A" nylon 50 mercerized cotton "A" silk Cotton-wrapped polyester 705 HS 90 Ball-Point (Yellow Band) 50 mercerized cotton 705 H 80 Polyester thread 90 "A" silk 100 Cotton-wrapped polyester 50 mercerized cotton 705 H 90 (twin) t Use with 50 mercerized cotton or "A" silk in bobbin.