NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. In most cases, you will use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top thread supply.
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| Lightweight | Batiste | 2020 | 11/80 | |
| Chiffon | 100% Polyester | |||
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| Crepe | red shank | orange band | |
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| Corduroy/Flannel | 2020 | 14/90 | |
| Medium weight | Gabardine/Gingham | |||
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| Linen/Muslin | red shank | blue band | ||
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| Bonded Wovens | 2020 | 16/100 | |
| Medium heavy | Canvas/Coating | 100% Polyester | purple band | |
| Denim/Duck | red shank | 18/110 | ||
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| Bonded Knits | 2045 | 14/90 | |
| Knits | Double Knit | 100% Polyester | blue band | |
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* For best sewing results, always use a SINGER branded needle.
TABLEAU DES TISSUS, DU FIL ET DES AIGUILLES
Le choix d’une aiguille et du fil correspondant au tissu est très important. Le tableau suivant vous aidera à faire un choix, avant d’entreprendre votre ouvrage. Normalement vous devriez utiliser la même grosseur et le même type de fil dans la canette et comme fil supérieure.
TISSUS | FIL | AIGUILLES* | |||
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quelle fibre: coton, lin, soie, laine, |
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LÉGERS | Batiste, Gaze, Crêpe | 2020 | 11/80 | ||
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| Tout usage | tige rouge | bague orange | |
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| Velours côtelé, Flanelle, | 2020 |
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MOYENS | Gabardine, Guigan, | 14/90 | |||
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Toile de lin, Mousseline, | tige rouge | bague bleu | |||
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| Crêpe de laine. |
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MOYENS- | 2020 | bague pourpre | |||
Tissu de manteau, Toile de jean, | 100% Polyester | 18/110 | |||
LOURDS | Coutil, Toile à voiles. | Tout usage | tige rouge | bague orange | |
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TRICOTS | Jersey contrecollé à du tricot, | 2045 | 14/90 | ||
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Tricot double, Jersey, Tricot. | tige jaune | bague bleu | |||
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*Pour obtenir les meilleurs résultats de couture, utilisez toujours une aiguille de marque SINGER.
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