SINGER W311 BBS - Manual (Page 32)

NEEDLE AND THREAD SIZES (USE 15 x1 NEEDLE ONLY)
Sizes & Grades of
1
Needles ;
Type of Fabric
and
Work to be Done
SIZE OF THREAD
Cotton Silk ! Linen
^
11
1
(Medium-Fine)
M e d i u m , light-weight and summertime fabrics.
For house dresses, children’s dresses, washable cotton
dresses, aprons, curtains. 80
to
100
0
Twist
14
j
(Medium)
Dress silks and cottons, light weight woolens, draperies,
fabric furnishings.
For general household sewing, fine men’s shirts, smocks,
window draperies and fabric decorations.
60
to
80
A& B
Twist
16
(Light-Heavy)
Heavy cretonne, madras, muslin, brocades and quilts.
For men’s work shirts, sturdy smocks and aprons, heavy
quilting and fabric furnishings.
40
to
60
C
i
Twist j
I
18
(Medium-Heavy)
Heavy woven coating, light weight ranvas, bed ticking,
upholstery and awning materials, slipcover fabrics.
For work or sports uniforms, suits made of strong linen
or cotton fabrics, awnings, slip covers and mattresses.
30
to
40
D !
Twist ;
19
(Heavy)
Heavy woven suiting, coating, -duck, ticking, drilling,
canvas and sacking. For heavy wash uniforms, bedding
supplies for hospitals, hotels and camps. 10
to
30
E
Twist
60
to
80
21
(Extra-Heavy)
For bags, canvas, coarse cloths and heavy goods.
Very
Coarse
40
to
60
30