SINGER 513 Stylist - Manual (Page 12)

The needle and thread you choose selection. Refer to it before siariing
will depend upon the fabric being a sewing project. Be sure to use the
stitched. The table below is a same size and type of thread in both
practical guide to needle and thread needle and bobbin.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
N e e d l e s
Fabric Thread
Type Size
DELICATE — tulle, chiffon. Fine polyester, nylon. STYLE 9
fine lace, organza and cotton thread 2020
(15 X 1)
LIGHTWEIGHT —batiste. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 11
organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta. "A” silk 2020
crepe, chiffon, velvet, plastic film Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester ( 1 5 x 1 )
MEDIUM WEIGHT —gingham. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 14
percale, piqué, linen, chintz. 60 cotton 2020
faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet,
suitings, deep-pile fabrics,
vinyl "A" silk
Polyester thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester
( 1 5 x 1 )
MEDIUM HEAVY —gabardine. Heavy-duty STYLE 16
tweed, sailcloth, denim, coatings. mercerized cotton 2020
drapery fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile
fabrics
40 to 60 cotton
Polyester thread
(15 X 1)
HEAVY — overcoatings. Heavy-duty STYLE 18
denim, upholstery fabrics. mercerized cotton 2020
canvas 24 to 40 cotton
Polyester thread
(15 X 1)
ALL WEIGHTS — decorative “D” siikf STYLE 16
straight stitch topstitching (Buttonhole twist) . 2020 or
in woven fabrics ( 1 5 x 1 ) 1 8
KNIT, WOVEN STRETCH "A” nylon STYLE 14
and ELASTIC FABRICS — 50 mercerized cotton 2045
polyester doubleknit, spandex. “A" silk Bail-Point
nylon tricot, ciré tricot, jersey,
panné velvet Cotton-wrapped
polyester (Yellow Band)
LEATHER — suede, kidskin. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 11
capeskin, lambskin, lined Polyester thread 2032 14
leathers "A” silk
Cotton-wrapped
polyester
(15 X 2) 16
LIGHT and MEDIUM
WEIGHTS — decorative
twin-needle stitching
in woven fabrics
50 mercerized cotton STYLE
2028
(twin)
14
1 0
fUse with 50 mercerized cotton or "’A" silk in bobblOo