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Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 / 9960 needle size

The exact machine name and needle system determine fit. This page transcribes the cited manufacturer manual and keeps fabric use, insertion and specialty-needle notes together.

Fabric and size chart

• Light weight (georgette, organdy, voile, taffeta, silk) → 2000 gray shank, 9/70-11/80
• Medium weight (gingham, pique, linen, cotton, satin) → 2000 gray shank, 11/80-14/90
• Heavy weight (gabardine, tweed, denim, corduroy) → 2000 gray shank, 14/90-16/100
• Stretch (double knit, tricot, spandex, jersey) → 2001 green shank, 11/80-14/90
• Leather → 2032 Leather

Insert and replace

Insert new needle into needle clamp with the flat side to the back and push it up as far as it will go.

Twin-needle or specialty notes

Singer Style 2025; foot General Purpose Foot or Satin Foot. Twin needle not provided. Press twin needle button; stitch width is reduced automatically. All patterns except No. 101-116. Threader cannot be used

Other manual notes

• Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results.

Manufacturer source

Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Instruction Manual ↗

Source market: English/French/Spanish · Checked October 20, 2026. Verify the full model label, fabric and current manual before sewing.

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