Singer 384.13016300 - Fabric Thread and Needle Selection Guide

Fabric, Th read and Needle Table
The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.
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
Delicate - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Lig htweig ht -batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
Medium Weight-gingham, percale, pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet, suiting&
knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
Th read
Fine mercedzed cotton
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
Silk
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Medium Heavy -gabardine, tweed sailcloth, Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
denim, coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics 40 to 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
Heavy -overceatings, dungaree, upholstery fabdcs,
24 to 40 cotton
canvas
Synthetic thread
All Weigh ts -decorative topstitching Buttonhole twist*
Sy nth etic Knits and Stretch Fabric .polyester Synthetic thread
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, cire, panne velvet, 50 mercerized cotton
bonded fabrics, raschel Silk
50 mercerized cotton 11/80
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers Synthetic thread 14/96
Silk I6/100
* Use with standard sewing thread # 50 in bobbin.
Needles
Type Size
Style 2020 9/70
Style 2020 11/80
Style 2020 14/90
Style 2020 I6/100
Style 2020 I8/100
I6/106
Style 2020
I8/100
Style 2045
Ball Point 14/90
Style 2032
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