Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE | FABRICS | THREAD | |
Lightweight | |||
| interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven | cotton wrapped polyester. | |
| polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. |
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Medium weight | Most threads sold are medium size and suitable | ||
| double knits, lightweight woolens. | for these fabrics and needle sizes. | |
14 (90) | Medium weight | Use polyester threads on synthetic materials | |
| terrycloth, denims. | and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best | |
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16 (100) | Heavyweight | ||
Always use the same thread on top and bottom. | |||
| quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). | ||
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18 (110) | Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some | Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. | |
| leathers and vinyls. |
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IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES | EXPLANATION | TYPE OF FABRIC |
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SINGER® 2020 | Standard sharp needles. Sizes range | Natural woven |
| thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110). | Not recommended for double knits. |
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SINGER® 2045 | Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends. | |
| 9 (70) to 18 (110). | |
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| Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. |
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SINGER® 2032 | Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). | Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard |
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| large needle.) |
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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.