SINGER 484.1244180 (Sold at Sears) - Manual (Page 21)

4. SEWING TIPS AND APPLICATIONS
Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table
Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread.
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 Thread Needles" \ -
The fabrics below can be of any fiber: Cotton, linen, Failure to use a singer brand
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed needle may result in skipped
as examples of weight. stitches or poor sewing performance
Type Size
Very Lightweight : Batista, Chiffon, Organza,
Voile.
Cotton-Wrapped polyester
core (extra fine)
2020
red
9/70 or 11/80
orange
Long fiber, polyester (extra fine) shank band
Lightweight : Challis, Chambray, Charmeuse, Crepe Cotton-wrapped polyester 2002 11/80
de China, Gauze, Handkerchief Linen, Silk, core (all purpose) red orange
Taffeta, Tissue faille. Long fiber, polyester (two opun) shank band
Medium-Weight : Broadcloth, Brocades, Chino, Cotton-wrapped polyester 2020 14/90
Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, 'Satin, core (all purpose) red blue
Synthetic Seudes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet Long fiber, polyester (two spun) shank band
Medium to Heavy-Weight : Coating, Damask, Denim, Cotton-wrapped polyester 2020 16/100
Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine, Ticking, core (all purpose) red purple
Woolens Long fiber, polyester (two spun) shank band
Heavy Weight : Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth,
Upholstery Fabric
Cotton-wrapped polyester
core (all purpose)
Long fiber, polyester (two spun)
2020
red
shank
18/160
Leather
2032
leather
Cotton-wrapped polyester 2045 11/80
Knits : Jersey, Tricot, Single Knit core (all purpose) yellow orange
Long fiber, polyester (two spun) shank band
14/90
Sweatshirt : Double Knit Swimwear, Sweater Knit blue
band
* Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
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