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Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread. The following table is a
practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing
project. In most cases, you will use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in
the top thread supply.
* For best sewing results, always use a SINGER branded needle.
FABRICS
THREAD
NEEDLES
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rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.
Light-Weight
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Medium-Weight
Corduroy
/
Flannel
Gabardine / Gingham
Linen / Muslin
Wool Crepe
Medium-Heavy
Bonded Wovens
Canvas / Coating
Denim / Duck
Sailcloth
Knits
Bonded Knits
Double Knit
Jersey / Tricot
Cotton-wrapped / Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 40
* "Heavy Duty"
Cotton-wrapped / Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 60
Cotton-wrapped
/
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 50
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Polyester
Nylon
2020
red shank
2020
red shank
2020
red shank
2045
yellow shank
11/80
orange band
14/90
blue band
16/100
purple band
18/110
yellow band
TYPE SIZE
11/80
orange band
14/90
blue band
16/100
purple band
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ǽȎȞȡȟȖțȎ
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Knits
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ȜȝșȓȠȜȥțȜȗțȖȠȪȬ
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ǺȓȞȟȓȞȖȕȜȐȎțțȎȭȠȘȎțȪ
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ȀȘȎțȖȝȜȐȩȦȓțțȜȗȝȞȜȥțȜȟȠȖ
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ȜȝșȓȠȜȥțȜȗțȖȠȪȬ
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