Singer Fashion Mate 257 User Manual

FABRIC, NEEDLE, THREAD, AND STITCH LENGTH TABLE
Fabrics
Thread
Sizes
Needle
Sizes
Stitch Length
Setting
Delicate – tulle, chiffon, fine
lace, silk, organdy
Fine mercerized
cotton
Fine synthetic
thread
9 15 to 20
Lightweight – batiste, or-
gandy, jersey, voile, tafetta,
silk, crepe, chiffon velvet,
plastic film
50 mercerized
cotton
“A” silk thread
Synthetic thread
11
12 to 15
(8 to 10 for
plastic)
Medium weight – gingham,
percale, pique, linen, chintz,
faille, satin, corduroy, velvet,
suitings, stretch fabric, knits
50 mercerized
cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk thread
Synthetic thread
14 12 to 15
Medium heavy – gabardine,
tweed, sailcloth, denim, coat-
tings, drapery fabrics
Heavy duty
Mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
16 10 to 12
Heavy - overcoatings, dun-
garee, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
Heavy duty
Mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton
18 6 to 10
All weights – decorative top
stitching
“D” silk †
(Buttonhole twist)
18 6 to 12
† Use with 50 mercerized cotton or “A” silk thread in bobbin.
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Singer Fashion Mate 257 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Needle Threader	Yes
Max Stitch Length	4 mm
Max Stitch Width	5 mm
Speed	750 stitches per minute
Buttonhole Styles	1
Presser Feet	Buttonhole Foot
Weight	5.5 kg
Dimensions	34.3 x 15.2 x 27.9 cm