Singer 1004 VIVO Instruction Manual - Page 7

NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD GUIDE There are various styles of needles available for your machine, depending on the type of fabric you are sewing. Be sure to use the correct style and size of needle to achieve the best results for your sewing projects. The most common needle styles are regular point and ball point. The most commonly used sizes are: 11/80, 14/90 and 16/100. The smaller the number is, the smaller the needle size is. The larger the number is, the larger the needle is. Use smaller size needles for lighter weight fabrics and larger size needle for heavier weight fabrics. The chart below offers some suggestions for matching thread type and needle type with various fabrics, for best results. Regular point needles are designed for use with fabrics that are woven, such as cotton, linen, silk, denim or twill. The style number for this needle is 2020. Ball point needles are designed for use with fabrics that are stretch knit, such as spandex, t-shirt knit or tricot. The style number for this needle is 2045. Fabric Lightweight: taffeta, organdy, batiste Medium weight: linen, challis, chintz, cotton Medium heavy: tweed, denim, corduroy Knit: stretch woven, spandex, tricot Thread All purpose thread; Silk thread All purpose thread; Silk thread All purpose thread; Heavy duty cotton All purpose thread; Silk thread Needle Style 2020 2020 2020 2045 Needle Size 11 14 14 or 16 14 INSERTING / CHANGING NEEDLES Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs or wear or causing problems. For best sewing results, always use SINGER® brand needles. To insert a new needle, first turn the Power On/Off & Speed Control Switch to the "off" position. Loosen the needle clamp screw. Remove the old needle and discard it. Insert the new needle, with the flat side toward the back, as far up as it will go. Tighten the needle clamp screw securely. Needles must be in perfect condition. Problems can occur with: A. Bent needles B. Damaged points C. Blunt needles PRESSER FOOT LIFTER The Presser Foot Lifter is located inside the "C" area of the machine. Use this to raise and lower the presser foot. Raise the Presser Foot Lifter before beginning to thread the machine, to ensure that the machine is properly threaded. Raise it also to remove work from the machine when sewing is finished. Lower the Presser Foot Lifter after setting fabric under the presser foot, to begin sewing. 11 12