SINGER 6217 - Manual (Page 11)

Fabric, thread and needle table
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The tabje below
is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to It before beginning a
sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
The fabrics below can be of any fiber; cotton, linen, silk, wool,
synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight. NEEDLES
Fabrics Thread Type Size
Light-
Weight Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
Nylon
2020 11/80
Medium-
Weight
Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
Nylon
2020 14/90
Medium-
Heavy Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 40
2020 16/100
Duck
Sailcloth
t“Heavy Duty” 2020 18/110
Knits Bonded Knits
Double Knit Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Ball-Point 2045
Jersey
Tricot
Polyester
Nylon Size 11/80,14/100,
16/110
fNot recommended on stretch fabrics
09