2 & 5 Stitch Pattern
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Fabric, Thread and needle Table
* The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations.
* Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
For best results, use only genuine Singer® needles.
FABRIC THREAD
NEEDLES
TYPE SIZE
Delicate - tulle. chiffon, fine lace, organza
Fine mercerized cotton Fine
synthetic thread
Style 2020 9/70
Lightweight- batiste, organdy, jersey,
voile, taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic
film
50 mercerized cotton-silk Fine
Synthetic thread
Style 2020 11/80
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique,
linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy,
velvet, suitings, knits, deep-pile fabrics,
vinyl
50 mercerized cotton 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Style 2020 14/90
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed,
sailcloth, denim, coatings, drapery, vinyl,
deep-pile fabric
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton 40 to
60 cotton-Synthetic thread
Style 2020 16/100
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree,
upholstery fabrics, canvas
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton 24 to
40 cotton-Synthetic thread
Style 2020 18/100
All Weights - decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist* Style 2020
16/100
18/100
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics -
polyester doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey,
cire. panne velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel
Synthetic thread-50 mercerized
cotton-Silk
Style 2045
Ball Point
14/90
Leather - suede, kidskin lined leathers
50 mercerized cotton Synthetic
thread-Silk
Style 2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
*Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin
30
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