SINGER 7050 - Manual (Page 11)

SECTION 2
Getting Ready to Sew
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table
• The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.
• The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations.
• 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 only genuine Singer* needles.
Fabric Thread
Needles
Type Stee
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, drapei^, 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 18/100
All Weights - decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist** Style 2020
16/100
18/100
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics - polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne
velvet, bonded fabrics, raschei
Synthetic thread-
50 mercerized cotton -
Silk
Style 2045
Ball Point
14/90
leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread - Silk
Style 2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
* A Trademark of The Singer Company.
** Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
Handle Storage
Push into recessed position before sewing or winding.