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Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some
leathers and vinyls.
EXPLANATION
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range
thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
9 (70) to 18 (110).
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110).
SINGER 2020
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SINGER 2045
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SINGER 2032
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9-11 (70-80)
11-14 (80-90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (110)
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin,
interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or
cotton wrapped polyester.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,
terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and
quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
Most threads sold are medium size and suitable
for these fabrics and needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic materials
and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best
results.
Always use the same thread on top and bottom.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth,
double knits, lightweight woolens.
NEEDLES TYPE OF FABRIC
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Not recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Also sweater knits, Lycra , swimsuit fabric, elastic.
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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.
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