Singer 6233 - Getting Ready to Sew; Fabric, Thread, and Needle Guide

SECTION
2
Getting
Readyto Sew
Fabric,
Thread
and NeedleTable
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The table below is a
general guide
for
selecting
the correct
needle and
thread combination for
your
fabric.
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Be sure to use the same thread in both needle and bobbin.
.
Always check this table before beginning a sewing
project.
FABRICS
THREAD
NEEDLES
The fabrics below can be of any
fiber:
cotton,
linen,
silk,
wool,
synthetic,
rayon,
blends. They
are
listed as examples of weight.
TYPE stzE
Light-
Weight
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
1000/o Polyester
f
Mercerized Size 60
2020
red
shank
11/80
orange
band
Medium-
Weight
Corduroy
Double Knit
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
WodCrepe
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
1000/o Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
2020
reo
shank
14 /90
blue
band
Medium-
Heayy
Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
1000/o Polyester
f
Mercerized Size 40
t"Heavy
Duty"
2020
red
shank
16/100
purpE
band
2020 18/1 10
Knits Bonded
Knits
Double
Knit
Jersey
Tricot
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Nylon
Polyester
Ball-Point
2045
(With
yellow
band)
Size 11
/80,14/90.
16/100
tDo
not use on stretch fabrics.