Singer 7442 manual Needle, Thread And Fabric Chart, Changing the needle

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART

Your fabric wilt 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. And be sure to use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top thread supply.

	FABRICS			TH READ				N EEDLES
The fabrics below can be of any
fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool,
synthetic,	rayon,	blends,	They
are listed	as examples of		weight,					TYPE		SiZE
Light-	Batiste			Cotton-wrapped				2020		11/80
Weight	Chiffon			Polyester
	Crepe			100%	Polyester			red		orange
			*	Mercerized		Size	60	shank		band
Medium=	Corduroy			Cotton-wrapped				2020		14/90
Weight	Flannel			Polyester
	Gabardine			100%	Polyester			red		blue
	Gingham		*	Mercerized		Size	50	shank		band
	Linen			Nylon
	Muslin
	Wool	Crepe
Medium=	Bonded	Wovens		Cotton-wrapped				2020		16/100
Heavy	Canvas			Polyester
	Coating			100%	Polyester			red		purple
	Denim		*	Mercerized		Size	40	shank		band
	Duck		* "Heavy		Duty"
	Sailcloth							2020		18/110
Knits	Bonded	Knits		Cotton-				Bali-Point		2045
	Double	Knit		wrapped				(With	yellow
	Jersey			Polyester				band)	Size
	Tricot			Polyester				11/80,14/90,
				Nylon				16/100

*Do not use on stretch fabrics.

*For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle.

AlWays disconnect the machine from powe r supply by removing the p!ug from the wall-out!et;

Changing the needle

1.Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

2.Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you.

3.Remove the needle by pulling it downward.

4.Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side toward the back.

5.Push the needle up as far as it can go.

6.Tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw driver. (Note: Tighten snugly, but do not over tighten)

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