Singer 2273 Esteem II Instruction Manual - Page 26
Explanation, Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide, Needle Size, Fabrics, Thread, Needle, Fabric
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Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) FABRICS Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin, 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, kettlecloth, sailcloth, Most threads sold are medium size and suitable double knits, lightweight woolens. for these fabrics and needle sizes. Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, Use polyester threads on synthetic materials terrycloth, denims. and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and results. quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). Always use the same thread on top and bottom. Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. leathers and vinyls. IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER 2020 Standard sharp needles. Sizes range Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110). Not recommended for double knits. SINGER 2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to 18 (110). SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note : 1. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER® needles. 2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 23