SINGER 9614 - Manual (Page 15)

Choosing needle and thread
The needle thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being stitched. The table below is a prac­
tical guide to needle and thread selection. Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same
size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. For best results use a new SINGER needle.
Fabric Thread
Neediès
Type
Delicate - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
Style 2020 9/70
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
50 mercerized cotton - silk
Fine synthetic thread
Style 2020 11 /80
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet, suitings,
knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
50 mercerized cotton -
60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Style 2020
14/90
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim,
coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
Style 2020 16/100
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton - Synthetic thread
Style 2020 18/110
All Weights - decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist ☆ Style 2020
16/100
18/110
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics - polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne velvet,
bonded fabrics, raschel
Synthetic thread -
50 mercerized cotton -
Silk
Style 2045
Ball Point
(Yellow Band*)
14/90
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread - Silk
Style 2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
☆ Use with 50 mercerized cotton or silk in bobbin.
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