SINGER 5102 - Manual (Page 10)

Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice
will make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight
Table on the previous page, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table below are practical guides
to needle and thread selection. Refer to them before starting a sewing project. Be sure to use the
same size and type of thread In both needle and bobbin.
To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table to
determine the weight and type of material you are using.
Next, refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
TYPE
OF
FABRIC
FILMY SHEER LIGHT
THREADS NEEDLES THREADS NEEDLES THREADS NEEDLES
SILK Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
2020-9
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
2020-9
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
RAYON Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
2020-9
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
2020-9
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
COTTON Fine Cotton
Fine Mercerized
2020-9
Fine Cotton
Fine Mercerized
2020-9
Medium Cotton
Med. Mercerized
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
WOOL Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
SYNTHETIC Fine Synthetic 2020-9 Fine Synthetic 2020-9 Fine Synthetic
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
SYNTHETIC
BLENDS Fine Synthetic 2020-9 Fine Synthetic
2020-11
Woven
2045-11
Knit
LEATHER Med. Mercerized
Med. Synthetic
2032-11
PLASTIC Fine Mercerized
Fine Synthetic
P020-9
Fine Mercerized
Fine Synthetic
2020-11
VINYLS
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