Singer One Instruction Manual 4 - 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 t B DELICATE - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza, chiffon velvet Fine polyeeter, nylon, or cotton thread Style 2020 (15x1) LIGHTWEIGHT batiste, organdy, voile, taffeta, crepe, chiffon velVet, plastic film, satin, surah, peau de sole, shantung, brocade Cotton-wrapped polyester (FINE) 100% polyester 50 mercerized cotton "A" nylon "A" silk Style 2020 .(15x1) MEDIUM WEIGHT- gingham, seersucker, madras, percale, pique, linen, chintz, faille, fine corduroy, velveteen, • suitings, vinyl, terry cloth, challis, twill Cotton-wrapped polyester 100% polyester 50 mercerized cotton 60 cotton "A" silk Style 2020 (15x1) MEDIUM HEAVY - gabardine, tweed; sail cloth, duck, denim, coatings, drapery fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics, corduroy,' bonded fabric Cotton-wrapped polyester 100% polyester Heavy-duty, mercerized cotton 40 to 60 cotton Style 2020 (15x1) HEAVY - overcoatings, upholstery fabrics, canvas Cotton-wrapped polyester Heavy-duty mercerized cotton 40 cotton Style 2020 (15x1) KNITS, WOVEN STRETCH AND ELASTIC - double knits, bonded knits, spandex, nylon tricot, etre tricot, jersey, panne velvet, stretch terry Cotton-wrapped polyester 100% polyester "A" nylon 50 mercerized cotton "A" silk Style 2045 Ball Point Yellow Bend LEATHER - suede, kidskin, calf, capeskin, buckskin, cabletta, patent, cobra, lined leathers, simulated leathers Cotton-wrapped polyester 100% polyester 50 mercerized cotton "A" nylon "A" silk Style 2032 (15x2) VINYLS (KNIT BACK) - suede, imitation reptile, crinkle patent, patent, embossed and printed vinyls Cotton-wrapped polyester 100% polyester 50 mercerized cotton "A" nylon "A" silk Style 2045 Ball Point Yellow Band WOVEN FABRICS (ALL WEIGHTS) - decorative straight-stitch topstitching "D" silkttt (Buttonhole twist) Style 2020 (15x1) LIGHT AND MEDIUM WEIGHTS (WOVEN) - decorative twin-needle stitching Cotton-wrapped polyester 100% polyester 50 mercerized cotton Style 2025 (twin) tDoes not apply to chainstitching. ttSize 9 needle recommended for sewing only. For bobbin winding, use larger size needle. t t tUse with mercerized cotton, "A" silk, or polyester thread in bobbin. 8 9tt 11 14 16 18 14 11 14 16 14 16 18 14