* Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
(extra fine)
Long fiber polyester (extra fine)
Fabric Needles Thread
Fabric, Thread And Needle Table
Your fabric will determine choice of needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to use same size and type of thread in bobbin as
in top thread supply.
Fabric below can be of any fiber, cotton, linen,
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends.
They are listed as examples of weight.
Very Lightweight-Batiste, Chiffon, Organza, Voile.
Also all microfiber or microdenier fabrics.
Lightweight Challis, Chambray, Charmeuse,
Crepe de Chine, Gauze, Handkerchief Linen,
Silk, Taffeta, Tissue faille.
Medium-weight Broadcloth, Brocade, Chino,
Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, Satin,
Synthetic, Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet.
Medium to heavy-weight Coating, Damask,
Denim, Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine,
Ticking, Woolens.
Heavy-weight Canvas, Duck, Sailcloth,
Upholstery Fabric.
Leather
Knits Jersey, Tricot, Single Knit
Sweatshirt Double Knit, Swimwear, Sweater Knit
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
(all purpose)
Long fiber polyester (two spun)
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
(all purpose)
Long fiber polyester (two spun)
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
(all purpose)
Long fiber polyester (two spun
)
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
(all purpose)
Long fiber polyester (two spun)
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
(all purpose)
Long fiber polyester (two spun)
Cotton-wrapped polyester core
(all purpose)
Long fiber polyester (
two spun)
Failure to use a Singer brand needle
may result in skipped stitches or
poor sewing performance.
TYPE SIZE
2000
red
shank
2000
red
shank
9/70 or 11/80
orange
band
2001
yellow
shank
2000
red
shank
2000
red
shank
2000
red
shank
2001
yellow
shank
2032
leather
11/80
orange
band
14/90
blue
band
16/100
purple
band
18/110
11/80
orange
band
14/90
blue
band
How to Remove and Insert Needles
Removing needle.
* Checking needle
Attaching needle. (Needle cannot be
inserted unless it is correctly positioned.)
With a good needle, a
uniform clearance will be
provided between needle
shank and flat plane of
board over length.
Do not use a needle that has
a bent or blunt point.
(1) Lift needle to its upper end.
(2) Loosen needle clamp screw.
Press needle against
stopper pin with its flat part
faced away from you. Tighten needle clamp
screw.
Needle clamp screw
Stopper pin
Flat part
should face
back of
machine.
Shank
Make sure power/light switch is
off before inserting needle.
Caution
Flat board
Flat part of needle
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Note: Singer strongly recommends the use of Singer Needles Type 2000 and 2001. These are Platinum Quality Needles with Special Features to improve Automatic Threading,
Sewing and Needle Durability.
