Fabric, thread, needle and stitch length chart – SINGER 221K Featherweight User Manual
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FABRIC, THREAD, NEEDLE AND STITCH LENGTH CHART
FABRICS
THREAD
SIZES
NEEDLE
SIZES
MACHINE STITCHES
PER INCH
DELICATE—tulle, chiffon, fine lace,
silk organdy, fine tricot
Fine Mercerized
100 to 150 Cotton
Synthetic Thread
9
15 to 20
LIGHTWEIGHT—batiste, organdy, jersey,
voile, taffeta, silk crepe, plastic film
50 Mercerized
80 to 100 Cotton
A Silk
Synthetic Thread
11
12 to 15
(8 to 10 for plastic)
MEDIUM
WEIGHT—gingham,
percale,
pique,
linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy,
suitings
50 Mercerized
60 to 80 Cotton
A Silk
Synthetic Thread
14
12 to 15
MEDIUM
HEAVY—gabardine,
tweed,
sail
cloth, denim, coatings, drapery fabrics
Heavy Duty Merc.
40 to 60 Cotton
16
10 to 12
HEAVY—overcoatings,
dungaree,
upholstery
fabrics, canvas
Heavy Duty Merc.
24 to 40 Cotton
18
8 to 10