Singer 95-80 - Needle and Thread Size Guide; Recommended Needle and Thread Sizes by Work Class; Tips for Optimal Machine Operation

Relative Sizes of Needles and Thread
The following sizes of needles and thread are recommended ac
cording to the class of work:
Sizes
of
Needles
Classes of Work
Sizes of
Cotton, Linen
or Silk
14
Shirtings, Sheetings, Calicoes, Muslins,
Silks, Dress Qoods and all classes of
general work.
60 to 80 Cotton
A and B Silk
16
and
17
All kinds of heavy Calicoes, light
Woolen Goods, heavy Silk, Seaming,
Stitching, etc.
40 to 60 Cotton
C Silk
18
Tickings, Upholstery, Woolen Goods,
Trousers, Boys' Clothing, Cloaks, etc.
30 to 40 Cotton
D Silk
19
Heavy Woolens, Tickings, Bags, Heavy
Coats, Trousers, Heavy Clothing gener
ally.
34 to 30 Cotton
E Silk
60 to 80 Linen
21
Bags, Course Cloths and Heavy Goods.
16 to 20 Cotton
40 to 60 Linen
To Insure Perfect Action of the Machine
The balance wheel must always turn over toward the operator.
Do not run the machine with the presser foot resting on the
feed without cloth under the presser foot.
Do not run the machine when both bobbin case and needle are
threaded unless there Is material under the presser foot.
Do not try to help the machine by pulling the fabric lest you
bend the needle. The machine feeds the work without assistance.
The slide over the bobbin case should be kept closed when the
machine is in operation.
From the library of: Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC