SINGER 413 - Manual (Page 12)

choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose selection. Refer to it before starting a
will depend upon the fabric being 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
GETTING READY TO SEW (Continued)
Needles
Fabric Thread
Type Size
DELICATE— tulle, chiffon. Fine mercerized cotton STYLE 9
fine lace, organza Fine synthetic thread 2020
(15 X 1)
LIGHTWEIGHT — batiste. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 11
organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta. "A" silk 2020
crepe, chiffon Synthetic thread
Polyester core/cotton
(15 X 1)
MEDIUM WEIGHT — gingham. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 14
percale, pique, linen, chintz. 60 cotton 2020
faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet. ; "A" silk (15 X 1)
suitings, knits, deep-pile fabrics. Synthetic thread
vinyl Polyester core/cotton
MEDIUM HEAVY —gabardine. Heavy-duty STYLE 16
tweed, sailcloth, denim, coatings. mercerized cotton 2020
drapery fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile 40 to 60 cotton (15 X 1)
fabrics Synthetic thread
HEAVY — overcoatings. Heavy-duty STYLE 18
dungaree, upholstery fabrics. mercerized cotton 2020
canvas 24 to 40 cotton
Synthetic thread (15 X 1)
ALL WEI G HTS — decorative "D"silkt STYLE 16
topstitching ; (Buttonhole twist) 2020 or
(15 X 1) 18
SYNTHETIC KNITS and "A" nylon STYLE 14
STRETCH FABRICS — 50 mercerized cotton 2045
polyester doubleknit, spandex. "A" silk Ball Point
nylon tricot, ciré tricot, jersey. Polyester core/cotton (Yellow Band)
panné velvet
LEATHER — suede, kidskin. 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 11
capeskin, lambskin, lined Synthetic thread 2032 14
leathers "A" silk
Polyester core/cotton
(15 X 2) 16
LIGHT and MEDIUM 50 mercerized cotton STYLE 14
WEIGHTS — decorative 2028
twin-needle stitching (twin)
10
tUse with 50 mercerized cotton or "A" silk in bobbin.