Singer 7466 Touch and Sew Instruction Manual - Page 28

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top thread supply. FABRICS THREAD The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight. LightWeight Batiste Chiffon Crepe Medium- Corduroy Weight Flannel Gabardine Gingham Linen Muslin Wool Crepe Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester * Mercerized Size 60 Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester * Mercerized Size 50 Nylon Medium- Bonded Wovens Cotton-wrapped Heavy Canvas Polyester Coating 100% Polyester Denim * Mercerized Size 40 Duck * "Heavy Duty" Sailcloth Knits Bonded Knits Cotton- Double Knit wrapped Jersey Polyester Tricot Polyester Nylon NEEDLES TYPE 2020 red shank 2020 red shank SIZE 11/80 orange band 14/90 blue band 2020 16/100 red shank purple band 2020 18/110 Ball-Point 2045 (With yellow band) Size 11/80,14/90, 16/100 * Do not use on stretch fabrics. * For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. Changing the needle 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. 2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you. 3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward. 4. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side toward the back. 5. Push the needle up as far as it can go. 6. Tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw driver. NOTE: Tighten snugly, but do not over tighten. Helpful Hint: Placing a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and lowering the presser foot makes it easier to change the needle and will preclude dropping the needle into the needle plate slot. 26 Flat side Côté plat Lado plano Pin Butée Pasador Needle Aiguille Aguja Flat side toward the back Côté plat orienté vers l'arrière Lado plano hacia fuera de Vd.