Fabric, Thread 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,
o 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
Thread
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
Needles
Type
Style 2020
Size
9170
Lightweight. batiste, organdy,jersey,voile,taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
Medium Weight - gingham, percale,pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy,velvet,
suitings, knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
.... : =
Medium Heavy. gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim,
coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics
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50 mercerized cotton- silk
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton Style 2020
40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
.......... ! ...... J,
Heavy - overcoatings,dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
All Weights ,-decorative topstitching
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabdcs. polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey,cite,panne
velvet,bonded fabrics, raschet
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton - Synthetic thread
Buttonhole twist*'
Synthetic thread-
50 mercerized cotton
Silk
Style2020 11180
x =
Style2020 14190
Style 2020
..... .=
Style 2020
Style 2045
Bali Point
161t00
181100
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread- Silk
16/100
18t100
14190
11t80
Style 2032 !4190
161100
*" Use withstandard sewing threadin bobbin..
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