SINGER 719 - Manual (Page 10)

choosing needle and thread
The needle and thread you choose will depend
upon the fabric being stitched. The table be­
low is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Refer to it before starting a sewing
project. Be sure to use the same size and type
of thread in both needle and bobbin.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
NEEDLES
FABRIC THREAD
TYPE SIZE:
DELICATE — tulle, chiffon, fine lace, or­
ganza
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
9
UGHTWEIQHT^batiste, organdy, jersey,
voile, taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, plas­
tic film
60 mercerized cotton
silk
Synthetic thread
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
11
MEDIUM WEIGHT..........gingham, percale,
pique, linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine cor­
duroy, velvet, suitings, knits, deep-pile
fabrics, vinyl
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk
Synthetic thread
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
14
MEDIUM HEAVY -- gabardine, tweed, sail­
cloth, denim, coatings, drapery fabrics,
vinyl, deep'pile fabrics
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
16
HEAVY - overcoatings, dungaree, uphol­
stery fabrics, canvas
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton
Synthetic thread
CATALOG
2020
(15x1)
18
ALL WEIGHTS - decorative top stitching
»‘D"’ sllkt
(Buttonhole twist)
CATALOG
2020
(16x1)
16
SYNTHETIC KNITS AND STRETCH FAB­
RICS — polyester doubleknit, nylon tri­
cot, jersey, spandex, ciré tricot, panné
velvet
“A’* nylon
60 mercerized cotton
silk
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2046
Ball Point
{Yellow Band)
14
LEATHER — suede, kidskin, oaposkin,
lambskin, lined leathers
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread
‘Wsilk
Polyester core/cotton
CATALOG
2032
(15x2)
11
14
16
tUse with 60 mercerized cotton or “A” silk in bobbin