SINGER XL1000 Quantum - Manual (Page 28)

Fabric, Thread And Needle Table
Your fabric will determine choice of needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to
needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to use
same size and type of thread in bobbin as in top thread supply.
Fabric Thread Needles
Fabrics below can be of any fiber, cotton, linen. Failure to use a Singer brand needle
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed may result in skipped stitches or
as examples of weight. poor sewing performance.
TYPE SIZE
Very Lightweight*Batiste, Chiffon, Organza, Voile. Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020 9/70 or 11/80
Also all microfiber or microdenier fabrics. (extra fine) red orange
Long fiber polyester (extra fine) shank band
Lightweight*Challis, Chambray, Charmeuse, Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020 11/80
Crepe de Chine, Gauze, Handkerchief Linen, Silk, (all purpose) red orange
Taffeta, Tissue faille. Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Medium-weight‘Broadcloth, Brocade, Chino, Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020 14/90
Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, Satin, (all purpose) red blue
Synthetic, Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet. Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Medium to Heavy-weight «Coating, Damask, Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020 16/100
Denim, Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine, (all purpose) red purple
Ticking, Woolens. Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Heavy-weight‘Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth, Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2020
Upholstery Fabric. (all purpose) red 18/110
Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank
Leather 2032
leather
Knits‘Jersey, Tricot, Single Knit Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2045 11/80
(all purpose) yellow orange
Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
Sweatshirt‘Double Knit, Swimwear, Sweater Knit Cotton-wrapped polyester core 2045 14/90
(all purpose) yellow blue
Long fiber polyester (two spun) shank band
* Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
How to Remove and Insert Needle.
CAUTION:
Make sure power/light switch is off
before inserting needle.
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Removing needle.
^Attaching needle (Needle cannot be inserted unless
. it is correctly positioned.)
(1) Turn handwheel counterclockwise
until the needle reaches highest
position.
(2) Loosen needle clamp screw with
exclusive screwdriver.
towards back of machine, and insert
it fully until it touches stopper pin.
using exclusive screwdriver.
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