Singer SE300 - Needle and Fabric Compatibility Chart

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART
Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to
be sewn.
SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.
Type of Fabric
Light Weight -
thin georgette,
organdy, voile,
taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight
- gingham,
pique, linen,
cotton, satin,
thin corduroy,
velvet
Heavy Weight
- gabardine,
tweed, denim,
corduroy
Stretch - double
knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
Sweatshirt,
Swim-wear,
Double Knit,
Sweater Knit
Leather
Thread Size
All-purpose
polyester, ne
cotton, silk
All-purpose
polyester, ne
cotton, machine
quilting
All-purpose
polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching
thread
All-purpose
polyester
All-purpose
polyester
All-purpose
polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching
thread
Needle Size
9/70-11/80
11/80-14/90
14/90-
16/100
11/80-14/90
Needle for knit or
stretch fabrics
14/90
Needle for knit or
stretch fabrics
Needle
Type
SINGER
Style 2000
or 2020
SINGER
Style 2000
or 2020
SINGER
Style 2000
or 2020
SINGER
Style 2001
or 2045
SINGER
Style 2001
or 2045
SINGER
2032
Leather
REMOVING & INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the appropriate style and size for the fabric
to be sewn.
CAUTION
To prevent accidents:
Turn off the power before removing the needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its
highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the at side to the
back and push it up as far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
Do not use a bent or blunt needle (a). Place needle on a
at surface to check its straightness.
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NOTE:
For information on appropriate fabrics, stabilizers, needles and
threads for embroidery, see page 45.