SINGER 04801 Universal Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Needles User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: Singer

Table of Contents

04801 Universal Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Needles
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
1. Needle Selection
2. Needle Maintenance
3. Threading the Needle
4. Inserting the Needle
5. Sewing Techniques
- FAQ
Q: How often should I change the needle?
Q: Can these needles be used with all sewing machines?

04801 Universal Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Needles

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Specifications

Needle Types: Universal, Titanium Universal, Embroidery,
Titanium Embroidery, Denim, Ball Point, Leather, Overlock,
Microtex, Quilting, Titanium Quilting, Stretch, Topstitch Wing,
Universal Twin, Stretch Twin, Denim Twin
Needle Sizes: 60/08, 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18,
120/19, 130/21

Product Usage Instructions

1. Needle Selection

Choose the appropriate needle type and size based on the fabric
you are working with. Refer to the provided list of needle types
and sizes for guidance.

2. Needle Maintenance

Replace your needle every 6-8 hours of sewing or when switching
to a different type of fabric to ensure optimal performance.

3. Threading the Needle

Take advantage of the larger needle eye for easier and faster
threading. Ensure the thread passes smoothly through the eye of the
needle.

4. Inserting the Needle

Insert the needle correctly into your sewing machine following
the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure it is securely in place
before starting to sew.

5. Sewing Techniques

Experiment with different needle types to achieve desired
results on various fabrics. Adjust your machine settings
accordingly for different needle sizes.

FAQ

Q: How often should I change the needle?

A: It is recommended to replace the needle every 6-8 hours of
sewing or when switching to a different type of fabric to maintain
sewing quality.

Q: Can these needles be used with all sewing machines?

A: Yes, these needles are compatible with all brands and types
of domestic sewing machines.

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Table of Contents
WHY SINGER IS BETTER …………………………………………………… 4-5 SINGER® Needle Anatomy ……………………………………………………… 6 SINGER® Change Reminder Icon …………………………………………. 7 SINGER® Needle Fabric Types………………………………………….. 8-9 SINGER® Needle Type & Size ………………………………………………. 10 Informative Packaging …………………………………………………………… 11 Universal……………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Stretch ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Ball Point …………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Overlock…………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Microtex …………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Leather……………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Denim…………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Topstitch ……………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Embroidery ……………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Titanium Embroidery………………………………………………………………. 21 Titanium Quilting……………………………………………………………………… 22 Titanium Universal ………………………………………………………………….. 23 Quilting ………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Twin Denim ……………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Twin Stretch ……………………………………………………………………………… 26 Twin Universal ………………………………………………………………………….. 27 Wing……………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 SINGER® Videos ……………………………………………………………………… 30
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SXIXNXGER® Provides Superior Customer Education
Color Coded Needles
SINGER® needles have a fully wrapped, 2-color coded system that identifies the type of sewing and size of needle.
Online Tutorials
SINGER® offers a comprehensive library of instructional videos.
Informative Packaging
Optimum Performance- SINGER® recommends to change your needle every 6-8 hours of sewing and/or type of fabric. Optimum Use- SINGER® recommends a specific needle based on type of fabric.
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WHY SINGER® NEEDLES ARE BETTER
Stronger Steel
1 Stronger needles last longer and stay sharp longer, to stitch cleanly through any material.
2 Superior Needle Stiffness
SINGER® high quality cold forged steel sewing machine needles are manufactured with an exclusive flow pressing technique. This delivers incomparable bending stiffness to avoid needle breakage and skipped stitches.
3 Threading Ease
A larger needle eye allows for an easier, faster, and more satisfying threading experience.
4 Insert Ease
SINGER®’ T-shaped needle head makes it easy to insert into your machine.
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5 Smooth Thread Handling
SINGER® needles have perfectly rounded edges, eye and grooves. You will have 100% burr free protection with your threads and fabrics while sewing.
Shape Resilience
6 SINGER® exclusive Delta-U needle groove delivers more extreme needle bendability. Your needle will rebound to shape, producing a more accurate stitch.
7 Stitch Integrity
SINGER® proprietary CAE (Clearance Above Eye) needle design improves the thread-catching clearance. You’ll experience fewer skipped stitches and less risk of collision with the bobbin case.
Twin Needles: Stronger Bonding
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SINGER® twin needles are welded together for a stronger bond. Welded twin needles last longer and perform better with fewer skipped stitches.
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SINGER® Needle Anatomy

Point Eye

U Blade
Needle Size Needle Type
Shank
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SINGER® Needle Change Reminder Icon SINGER® recommends to change
your needle every 6-8 hours of sewing and/or type of fabric.
SINGER® Needle Compatibility SINGER® needles are compatible
with all brands and types of domestic sewing machines.
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SINGER® Needle Fabric Types

UNIVERSAL

Woven, Natural, Synthetic Fabrics Easily slips through weave of knits and woven fabric with rounded tip and tapered end

TITANIUM UNIVERSAL
Woven, Natural, Synthetic Fabrics Easily slips through weave of knits and woven fabric with rounded tip and tapered end

EMBROIDERY

Rayon, Polyester and other specialty fabrics Guard against excess friction allowing trouble-free embroidery and decorative stitching

TITANIUM EMBROIDERY
Rayon, Polyester and other specialty fabrics Guard against excess friction allowing trouble-free embroidery and decorative stitching

DENIM BALL POINT LEATHER OVERLOCK

Extra Thick Fabric Reduces breakage and skip stitches with a sharp point and reinforced blade
Knit Fabrics Designed to slide between the yarns of knit fabrics without snagging with a rounded tip
Heavy Leather, Vinyl Cuts through leather and other heavy non-woven imitation leathers and suedes without creating large holes due to the needles wedge shape slightly sharp cutting point
Woven and Stretch Heavy Weight Designed specifically for overlock stitching

MICROTEX

Tightly Woven Mid Weight Fabrics Perfect for microfibers, polyester and other synthetic fabrics

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QUILTING

Quilting Heavy Woven Fabrics Perfect for quilting and topstitching due to the needles very slim acute point

TITANIUM QUILTING
Quilting Heavy Woven Fabrics Perfect for quilting and topstitching due to the needles very slim acute point

STRETCH

Stretch Fabrics Perfect to sewing through stretch fabrics , the point is rounded but less rounded than ball point to pierce through thicker threads

TOPSTITCH WING

Topstitch Heavy Weight Fabrics Achieve perfectly straight stitch lines for heavy or multiple threads with this very long eye of the needle
For beautiful hem stitches, wing needle punches a hole into your fabric while the sewing machine stitches around the piercing

UNIVERSAL TWIN

Medium Woven Fabrics Create two rows of stitches simultaneously and uses two spools of thread and one bobbin thread

STRETCH TWIN

Stretch Fabrics Perfect for sewing through stretch fabrics, the point is rounded but less rounded than ball point to pierce through thicker threads

DENIM TWIN

Extra Thick Fabric Reduces breakage and skip stitches with a sharp point and reinforced blade

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SINGER® Needle Type & Size
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Needle Type:
Topstitch Quilting Universal Microtex Denim Leather Wing Embroidery Stretch Overlock
Needle Size:
60/08 70/10 80/12 90/14 100/16 110/18 120/19 130/21

Informative Packaging
SINGER® needle packaging informs you with type of needle and the recommended needle size based on type of fabric. SINGER® loves to educate our users with “How To” videos linked from our QR codes.

Needle Size Needle Type
Needle Type Needle Size

Needle Change Reminder Icon

Fabrics Associated With Needle
Pack Size
QR Code For Educational Sewing Videos
Package Benefit Statement Translations

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Universal
Universal Needle
Sizes: 60/08, 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, 120/19 Pack Size Option(s): 5, 10 Color Code: Red Fabric Use: Woven, Natural, Synthetic Fabrics Benefits: Easily slips through weave of knits and woven fabric with rounded tip and tapered end.
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Stretch

Stretch Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14
Pack Size Option(s): 5
Color Code: Yellow
Fabric Use: Medium Weight Fabrics
Benefits: Perfect for sewing through stretch fabrics with the rounded point to pierce through thicker threads.

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Ball Point
Ball Point Needle
Sizes: 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, ASST Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Clear Fabric Use: Knit Fabrics Benefits: Designed to slide between the yarns of knit fabrics without snagging with a rounded tip.
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Overlock
Overlock Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14 Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Yellow Fabric Use: Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: Designed specifically for overlock stitching.
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Microtex
Microtex Needle
Sizes: 60/08, 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, ASST Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Black Fabric Use: Tightly Woven Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: Perfect for microfibers, polyester and other synthetic fabrics. This needle is indicated for topstitching and precision quilt piecing due to very slim acute point.
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Leather
Leather Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18 Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Brown Fabric Use: Medium Leather and Vinyl Fabrics Benefits: Cuts through leather and other heavy non-woven imitation leathers and suedes without creating large holes due to the needles wedge shape slightly sharp cutting point.
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Denim

Denim Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, ASST
Pack Size Option(s): 5
Color Code: Blue
Fabric Use: Medium Weight Denim Fabrics
Benefits: Reduces breakage and skip stitches due to reinforced blade with the rounded tip and tapered end.

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Topstitch
Topstitch Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14, 100/16 Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Clear Fabric Use: Topstitch Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: Achieve perfectly straight stitch lines for heavy or multiple threads with this very long eye of the needle.
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Embroidery
Embroidery Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14, ASST Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: White Fabric Use: Rayon, Polyester and Other Specialty Fabrics Benefits: Guard against excess friction allowing trouble-free embroidery and decorative stitching due to big eye and rounded point.
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Titanium Embroidery
Titanium Embroidery Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14 Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: White Fabric Use: Rayon, Polyester and Other Specialty Fabrics Benefits: The titanium coating resists adhesives, improves needle wear & penetration of densely woven fabrics.
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Titanium Quilting
Titanium Quilting Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14 Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Purple Fabric Use: Woven Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: The titanium coating resists adhesives, improves needle wear & penetration of densely woven fabrics.
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Titanium Universal
Titanium Universal Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14 Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Red Fabric Use: Woven Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: The titanium coating resists adhesives, improves needle wear & penetration of densely woven fabrics.
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Quilting
Quilting Needle
Sizes: 80/12, 90/14, ASST Pack Size Option(s): 5 Color Code: Purple Fabric Use: Light and Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: Allows easier fabric penetration and helps eliminate skipped stitches with a special tapered tip of the needle.
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Twin Denim
Twin Denim Needle
Sizes: 100/16 Pack Size Option(s): 1 Color Code: None Fabric Use: Thick Denim Fabrics Benefits: Reduces breakage and skip stitches due do reinforced blade with the rounded tip and tapered end.
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Twin Stretch
Twin Stretch Needle
Sizes: 2.5mm 80/12, 4.0mm 80/12 Pack Size Option(s): 1 Color Code: None Fabric Use: Light and Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: Creates a dual stitch through stretch fabric with a rounded tip of the needle to pierce through thicker fabric.
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Twin Universal
Twin Universal Needle
Sizes: 1.6mm 80/12, 2.0mm 80/12, 2.5mm 80/12, 3.0mm 90/14, 4.0mm 100/16, 4.0mm 80/12, 4.0mm 90/14 Pack Size Option(s): 1 Color Code: None Fabric Use: Woven Medium Weight Fabrics Benefits: Create two rows of stitches simultaneously and uses two spools of thread and one bobbin thread
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Wing

Wing Needle
Sizes: 100/16, 120/19
Pack Size Option(s): 1
Color Code: None
Fabric Use: Woven and Natural Heavy Weight Fabrics
Benefits: For beautiful hem stitches, wing needle punches a hole into your fabric while the sewing machine stitches around the piercing.

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