￿￿Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE

FABRICS

THREAD

 

Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin,

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or

9-11 (70-80)

interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven

cotton wrapped polyester.

 

polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

 

 

 

 

11-14 (80-90)

Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth,

Most threads sold are medium size and suitable

double knits, lightweight woolens.

for these fabrics and needle sizes.

 

14 (90)

Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits,

Use polyester threads on synthetic materials

terrycloth, denims.

and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best

 

 

results.

16 (100)

Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and

Always use the same thread on top and bottom.

quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).

 

 

 

 

18 (110)

Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some

Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.

leathers and vinyls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION

NEEDLES

EXPLANATION

TYPE OF FABRIC

 

 

 

 

SINGER®

2020

Standard sharp needles. Sizes range

Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.

 

 

thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).

Not recommended for double knits.

 

 

 

 

SINGER®

2045

Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.

Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.

 

 

9 (70) to 18 (110).

Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.

 

 

 

Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic.

 

 

 

 

SINGER®

2032

Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110).

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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Singer 4411 instruction manual Needle/ Fabric/ Thread Chart, NEEDLE, FABRIC, Thread Selection Guide Needle Size Fabrics