SINGER W801 - Manual (Page 5)

NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC-STITCHING GUIDE
Fabric
Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,
canvas, duck, etc.
Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking,
denim, leatherette
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen,
suiting, felt, terry, etc.
Medium broadcloth,
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, shantung, etc.
Sheer voile, lawn,
dimity, crepe,
handkerchief linen,
plastic film, etc.
Needle
No.
3 (18)
2 (16)
1 (14)
0 ( 11 )
Machine
Stitches
Per Inch
6
to
8
8
to
10
10
to
1 2
1 2
to
14
Cotton
Th read
10
to
30
30
to
40
Very sheer chiffon,
batiste, lace, organdy, 00
ninon, net, marquisett, etc.
14
to
16
(Plastic film)
^ to 10 _
16
to
20
40
to
60
60
to
80
80
to
100
S ilk
Mercerized or
Thread Nylon
100
to
150
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
50
50
50