Singer One Instruction Manual 5 - Page 21

Matching needle/ fabric/ thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) FABRICS Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks, 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) 18 (110) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleciath, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens. 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). Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. 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. Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.) IMPORTANT : Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER Standard sharp needles. Sizes range Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana. Not recommended for 2020 thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110). double knits. SINGER 2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-polyesters, 18 (110). interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Also sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic. SINGER 2025 Twin Needle. Woven fabrics and knits. SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note twin needle: 1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work. 2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3". 3. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER needles. 4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 18