Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart
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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NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
9-11 (70-80)
11-14 (80-90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (110)
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
IMPORTANT:
Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, 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.
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to
large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
Natural woven fabrics-wool,
cotton, silk, etc.
Not recommended for double
knits.
Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110).
Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than
standard large needle.)
Natural and synthetic woven
fabrics, polyester blends.
Knits-polyesters, interlocks,
tricot, single and double knits.
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Also sweater knits, Lycra ,
swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
9 (70) to 18 (110).
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF FABRIC
SINGER 2020
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SINGER 2045
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SINGER 2032
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General Information
For certain types of work, (e.g. darning or
free-hand embroidery), the darning plate
must be used.
Install the darning plate as illustrated.
For normal sewing, remove the darning
plate.
Darning Plate
45
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