Singer Futura Quartet Instruction Manual - Page 10

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. Generally, the same size and type of thread is used in the bobbin as in the upper thread. FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight. TYPE LightWeight Batiste Chiffon Crepe Cotton-wrapped 2000 or 2020 Polyester red 100% Polyester shank * Mercerized Size 60 Medium- Corduroy Weight Flannel Gabardine Gingham Linen Muslin Wool Crepe Cotton-wrapped 2000 or 2020 Polyester red 100% Polyester shank * Mercerized Size 50 Nylon Medium- Bonded Wovens Heavy Canvas Coating Denim Duck Sailcloth Cotton-wrapped 2000 or 2020 Polyester red 100% Polyester shank * Mercerized Size 40 * "Heavy Duty" Knits Bonded Knits Double Knit Jersey Tricot Cotton-wrapped Polyester Polyester Nylon 2001 or 2045 yellow shank SIZE 11/80 orange band 14/90 blue band 16/100 purple band 18/110 yellow band 11/80 orange band 14/90 blue band 16/100 purple band * For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle. Changing the needle 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (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 firmly with the screw driver. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. Flat side Pin Needle 10 Flat side toward the back