INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the right type and size for the fabric to be sewn.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Turn off the power before removing the needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the flat side to the back and push it up as far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use a bent or blunt needle. Place needle on a flat surface to check its straightness.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn.
SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.
Type of Fabric | Thread Size | Needle | Needle Size |
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Light Weight - |
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thin georgette, | SINGER | ||
organdy, voile, | fine cotton, silk | Style 2000 or |
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taffeta, silk, etc. |
| 2020 |
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Medium Weight - |
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gingham, pique, | SINGER |
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linen, cotton, satin, | fine cotton, machine | Style 2000 or | |
thin corduroy, | quilting | 2020 |
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velvet |
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Heavy Weight - | SINGER |
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gabardine, tweed, | polyester, heavy duty, | Style 2000 or | |
denim, corduroy | topstitching thread | 2020 |
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Stretch - double | SINGER | ||
knit, tricot, |
| Style 2001 or | Needle for knit or |
spandex, jersey |
| 2045 | stretch fabrics |
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Sweatshirt, Swim- | SINGER | 14/90 | |
wear, Double Knit, |
| Style 2001 or | Needle for knit or |
Sweater Knit |
| 2045 | stretch fabrics |
Leather | SINGER |
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polyester, heavy duty, | 2032 Leather |
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| topstitching thread |
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