SINGER W710 - Manual (Page 13)

TYPES OF NEEDLES
The correct selection of needle to suit the thread and fabric being sewn gives the best stitching
results. Fine fabrics should be sewn with fine needles, heavier fabrics with heavier needles.
For best results, sewing machine needles should be replaced when they become even slightly
dull or bent or at the completion of every other garment.
______ _____ __ is suggested for use with woven fabrics. Needles, style 15 x 1, (European
equivalent System 705) are used on the majority of household sewing machines. They range
in sizes from 8 to 20 with the lower number indicating the finer needle. The most commonly
used sizes are 11 and 14.
________________ • is designed to handle knits as well as woven fabrics. It eliminates
skipped stitches and the slight ball will not damage delicate fabrics. This is the needle provided"
with your sewing machine and will be used for most of your sewing. A larger ball point may
still be necessary for certain knits, such as bathing suit fabric or power net.
_____________ - is recommended for use with tricots, jerseys, lingerie and power nets.
Unlike sharp, pointed needles, which pierce fibers of knit fabrics, destroying elasticity, the
ball point slips between fibers, preventing damage to fabric and skipped stitches. These are
available in fine, medium, and heavy ball points,
__________________ is recommended for use with leather and leather-look vinyls. A wedge
cutting point pierces leather more easily than ordinary sewing machine needles, resulting in
more satisfactory stitching.
NEEDLE, THREAD, FABRIC & STITCHING GUIDE
The correct selection of needle and thread to suit the fabric will result in more satisfactory
stitching. Fine fabrics should be stitched with fine needles, fine thread and short stitches.
For best results on heavier fabrics, use coarser needles, heavier threads and longer stitches.
Replace the machine needle when it becomes even slightly dull or bent.
LIGHT WEiGHT:Tricot, Power Net g 70 Light Ball
KNITS
MEDIUM WEIGHT; Jersey, Double Knit, Power Net 9-10 70-80
Light Ball to
Medium Ball
HEAVY WEIGHT: Double Knit, Power Net 11-14 80-90
Medium Ball t
Heavy Bail
FAKE FURS-VELOURS 14-16 90-100 Ball or Shaft
VERY SHEER;'Lace, Net, Chiffon, Voile 9 70 Sharp
SHEER: Lawn, Taffeta, Blouse Crepe, Organdy 9 70 Sharp
DRESS WEIGHT:Crepe, Woot, Brocade, Velvet 9-11 70-80 Sharp
WOVEN MEDIUM: Woo!, Silk, Linen, Pique, Faille,
11 80 Sharp
Velveteen, Terrycioth
HEAVY: Denim, Duck, Sailcloth 16 100 Sharp
EXTRA HEAVY: Canvas, Upholstery, Awning 19 120 Sharp
VINYLS-FILMS 14 90 Leather {Wedo
LEATHER LIGHT TO MEDIUM WEIGHT: Leathers & Suedes 14-16 90-100 Leather (Wedg
HEAVY LEATHER 16-18 100-110 Leather (Wedg
MACHINE EMBROIDERY 9-11 60-80
DECORATIVE
STITCHING
TOPSTiTCHING 16-18 100-110
METALLIC EMBROIDERY 11 80
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