Singer The SINGER 160 Instruction Manual 5 - Page 14

• .. • MACHINE ADJUSTMENT CHART The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tensions depend upon stiffness and thickness of fabric, thread size and type. If necessary, readjust referring to the chart below. Fabrics Threads Needle Light-weight • Georgette • Organdy • Lawn • Voile • Crepe-de-chine • Silk etc. • Cotton • Spun polyester • Polyester continuous No. 80-100 HA x 1 No. 11 130/705H No. 80 Medium-weight • Cotton • Poplin • Gingham • Corduroy etc. • Cotton • Spun polyester • Polyester continuous No. 60-100 HA x 1 No. 11-14 130/705H No. 80-90 Heavy-weight • Denim • Tweed • Velour • Cotton • Spun HA X 1 polyester No. 14 • Polyester continuous 130/705H No. 90 No. 50-80 etc. Stitch length 2.0-3.5 mm • Standard 2.5 mm 2.0-3.5 mm • Standard 2.5 mm 2.5-4.0 mm • Standard 3.0 nim Standard Setting 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 a 1 .....\ 4 ..1114 3i 3i 3I 3i 5 5 5 5 5I 5I 3I 3' 7 7 5 5 - 13 -