SINGER 1748 - Manual (Page 41)

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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Note twin needle: 1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3".
3. For best sewing results always use genuine SINGER needles.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
9-11 (70-80)
11-14 (80-90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (110)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon ,polyester
or cotton wrapped polyester.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
Most threads sold are medium size and
suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic materials
and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best
results. Always use the same thread on top
and bottom.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
Standard sharp needles.
Sizes range thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Qiana. Not recommended for double knits.
SINGER 2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
9 (70) to 18 (110).
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Also sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
SINGER 2025 Twin Needle. Woven fabrics and knits.
SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
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