Singer HD 4452: which needle?
What the Singer HD 4452 manual says about the needle system, sizes and fitting.
What the manual says
Singer HD 4452 Instruction Manual (English), checked October 20, 2026.
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Needle system
130/705H (p. 11). Buy this system; a familiar size number alone does not make a needle fit.
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Size by fabric
70–80 (9–11) → Lightweight fabrics: fine cotton, voile, silk, muslin, interlock, tricot, jersey, crepe, chiffon; 80-90 (11-14) → Medium weight fabrics: quilting cotton, satin, double knit, lightweight wool, rayon, lightweight linen; 90 (14) → Medium weight fabrics: firm woven, medium weight linen, cotton/polyester blend, terrycloth, chambray; 100 (16) → Heavy weight fabrics: canvas, wool, denim, home decor, fleece, heavy knit; 110 (18) → Heavy weight fabrics: coat weight wool, upholstery fabrics (p. 12).
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Fitting the needle
Push the new needle upwards into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you. (p. 13).
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Twin needle
For twin needle stitching, set the needle position to center. Built-in needle threader cannot be used for twin needles (p. 16).
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Also in the manual
Needles should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitching time.
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Also in the manual
Needle threader is designed for size 70-110 needles; not for size 60 or smaller, wing or twin needles.
Source.
- Singer HD 4452 Instruction Manual — English.
Quoted from the manual for this model, checked October 20, 2026. This page does not prove a needle fits your machine; your exact manual does.
