The needle on the machine keeps breaking. I checked the singer website and they said I was using either the wrong sized needle or my tension was screwed up. Here is a list of the needle sizes, machine needle types and cloth. Which does fleece fit under? and is having the tension at zero a bad thing?? (I feel like such a noobie...)
Sheer to lightweight: Batiste, Chiffon,
Georgette, Organza, Voile and
all microfiber or microdenier fabrics.
Regular Point 9/70 or 11/80
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Lightweight: Challis, Chambray,
Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine, Guaze,
Handkerchief Linen, Silk, Taffeta,
Tissue Faille.
Regular Point 11/80
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Medium-weight: Broadcloth, Brocade, Chino, Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, Satin, Synthetic Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet
Regular Point 14/90
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Medium to Heavy-weight: Coating, Damask, Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine, Ticking, Woolens
Regular Point 16/100 or 18/110
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Denim and Canvas Denim/Jeans 16/100
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Sheer to Lightweight Knits: Jersey, Single Knit, Spandex, Tricot
Ball Point 10/70 or 12/80
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Medium to Heavy-weight Knits: Double Knit, Sweatshirt, Sweater Knit Ball Point 14/90
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Specialty Fabrics: Leather, Suede, Buckskin
Wedge Point 14/90 or 16/100
Georgette, Organza, Voile and
all microfiber or microdenier fabrics.
Regular Point 9/70 or 11/80
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Lightweight: Challis, Chambray,
Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine, Guaze,
Handkerchief Linen, Silk, Taffeta,
Tissue Faille.
Regular Point 11/80
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Medium-weight: Broadcloth, Brocade, Chino, Chintz, Corduroy, Flannel, Linen, Poplin, Satin, Synthetic Suedes, Taffeta, Terry, Velvet
Regular Point 14/90
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Medium to Heavy-weight: Coating, Damask, Drapery Fabric, Fake Fur, Gabardine, Ticking, Woolens
Regular Point 16/100 or 18/110
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Denim and Canvas Denim/Jeans 16/100
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Sheer to Lightweight Knits: Jersey, Single Knit, Spandex, Tricot
Ball Point 10/70 or 12/80
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Medium to Heavy-weight Knits: Double Knit, Sweatshirt, Sweater Knit Ball Point 14/90
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Specialty Fabrics: Leather, Suede, Buckskin
Wedge Point 14/90 or 16/100