Metric / Imperial conversion / Metric

mm to inches cm to inches Metres to feet Metres to yards Km to miles Inch to mm Inch to cm Foot to metre Yard to metre Mile to Km 1 inch 1 foot 1 yard 1 mile = = = = multiply by multiply by multiply by multiply by multiply by multiply by multiply by multiply by multiply by multiply by 25.4mm 30.48cm 91.44cm 1609m (1.6 Kilometers) .0394 .394 3.2808 1.0936 .6214 25.4 2.54 .3048 .9144 1.6093

Singer/metric needle sizes

Singe 1 1 1 1 6 7 8 9 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 r 0 1 3 4 Metri 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 16 20 23 25 28 30 33 c 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Industry accepted general metric equivalents for elastic

mm inches 6/7mm 12/13mm 19/20mm 25/26mm 32mm 37/38mm 43/44mm 50mm 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1-3/4" 2"

Industry accepted general metric/imperial equivalents for zips.

cm 10 13 15 18 20 23 25 28 30 33 36 38 41 43 46 51 53 56 61 66 69 71 76

inches 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 26 27 28 30

Stitch class & ratios

Stitch class 301 101 401 304 503 504 516 512 516 516 602 606 607 Description lockstitch chainstitch 2 thread chain stitch zig zag 2 thread overlock 3 thread overlock 4 thread safety 4 thread mock safety 5 thread safety 6 thread safety 4 thread cover 9 thread flatlock 6 thread flatseam No of needles 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 4 Ratio 1 to 1 1 to 0 1 to 3 1 to 1 1.2 to 1 1 to 5 1 to 1.4 1 to 3.3 1 to 3.4 1 to 2 1 to 3.5 1 to 3.5 1 to 3.5 Total thread (cm) per cm of seam 2.5 4 5.5 7 12 14 17.5 18 20 21 25 32 32

Thread consumption
The information given below is for guidance purposes only. It is approximate and does not consider wastage. Thread consumption is governed by stitch density, thread type,

fabric thickness number of plies & style. The number of packages required to obtain optimum machine cover must also be considered.
Metre s Item Anorak Apron Blanket Boilersuit Boots(M) Boots(L) Bra Briefs(C) Briefs(L) Briefs(M) Cap(C) Cap(M) Carseat cover per item 210 25 30 420 35 30 45 40 65 50 75 90 575 Item Corset Coverall Dress(C) Dress(L) Dres'g gown Duvet(singl e) Duvet(doub le) Fur coat Gloves Golf bag Handbag Hanky Hat(C) Hat(M) Housecoat Metre s per item 95 530 90 190 165 50 65 Item Jacket(C) Jacket(L) Jeans(C) Jeans(L) Jeans(M) Knitwear(C) Knitwear(L) Metre s per item 160 175 145 175 210 60 70 80 200 55 100 220 135 315 610 Item Panti Girdle Pillowcase Pyjamas(C) Pyjamas(L) Pyjamas(M ) Quilt Raincoat Safety belt Sheet Shirt(B) Shirt(M) Shopping bag Shorts(C) Shorts(spo rt) Shorts(L) Metre s per item 35 50 100 140 190 320 285 15 48 75 120 55 35 70 20 Item Shoes(M) Slacks(C) Slacks(L) Slacks(M) Sleeping bag Tent Trousers(C) Trousers(M) Umbrella Underslip(ful l) Unders'p(wai st) Vest/Tshirt(C) Vest/Tshirt(M) Waistcoat
ukss

Metre s per item 27 130 160 185 225 455 170 270 50 75 40 25 40 50

7300 Knitwear(M) 25 135 15 5 25 50 Mattress Nightie(C) Nightie(L) Overalls(B& B) Overcoat(C) Overcoat(L)

Coat(overa 180 ll) Continenta 100 l Quilt

185 Overcoat(M)

General Information
Thread ticket numbering systems. There are a number of yarn counting systems in use. They are in two distinct classes. a). (indirect) Fixed weight systems or b). (direct) Fixed length systems. In the first (a), the count is expressed in a fixed weight so that course or thick yarns have low count numbers and the thinner or finer yarns have a high count number (i.e. as in cotton).

It is the opposite case in the second (b) system. The size is indicated by the weight of a fixed length of yarn. In this system fine yarns would therefore have a low number and course a higher number. The following are the systems which are usually used for sewing thread. Cotton system ( Ne, English) The cotton count system (Ne) of a yarn is the number of hanks of 840 yards in a pound(16 ounces, imperial). As an example a 20's Ne cotton count would contain 20 x 840(16,800) yards per pound. Metric system (Nm). The Nm metric count of a yarn is the number of 1000m hanks in a Kilogramme(1000g). i.e. A yarn of Nm metric 90's would contain 90 x 1000 =90,000m metre per kilo. Tex system. The size of yarn in this system is expressed as the weight in grammes of 1 kilometer of yarn. Sewing threads are generally quoted in decitex (dtex) For example a yarn of 20 tex weighs 20 grammes per kilometer. 20 tex = 200 dtex Denier Denier is based on the weight, in grammes of 9000m of yarn. If a given length weighs 100 grammes per 9000m it is 100 denier. Ticket numbering, Cotton numbers. Numbers for 3 cord threads are based on the cotton count system. The cotton ticket number of a thread is equal to the cotton count of a three ply equivalent. As an example, if the construction is 60s/3 Ne, the ticket number would be 60. Similarly if the construction were 40/2 Ne the ticket number would still be 60. The numbers used for cotton threads intended for footwear however are related to the numbers used for 9 - 12 cord threads, which are in turn derived from linen counts. Metric numbers. These are based on the metric count system and are now used for most synthetic sewing threads. The metric ticket number of a thread is equal the metric count of a three ply equivalent. For example if the construction is 60/3 Nm the ticket number will be 60. Similarly if the construction was 40/2 Nm the ticket number would be 60.
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Care labeling systems and symbols.

Some symbols & directions may not be used in your country or may have different general interpretation. Please confirm with any governing body prior to using any symbol/interpretation below. Process Symbol General interpretation

Machine wash Machine wash Machine wash Machine wash Machine wash Machine wash Machine wash

You may wash the item under normal machine settings. 30oC Maximum water temperature 40oC Maximum water temperature 50oC Maximum water temperature 60 C Maximum water temperature 70oC Maximum water temperature 95oC Maximum water temperature
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Machine wash

Machine washed on "Permanent press" settings only.

Machine wash

The item should be machine washed on "Delicates" settings only.

Hand wash

The item should be hand washed only.

Do not wash Bleach

The item should not be washed. Bleach may be used during washing. Colour-safe non-chlorine bleach may be used during washing. No bleach should ever be used. Normal tumble drying allowed. Normal tumble drying on low heat Normal tumble drying on medium heat Normal tumble drying on high heat

Non-Chlorine bleach Do not bleach Tumble dry Tumble dry Tumble dry Tumble dry

Tumble dry Tumble dry

Normal tumble drying no heat Normal tumble drying allowed with "Permanent Press" settings

Tumble dry

Normal tumble drying allowed on "Gentle" setting.

Do not tumble dry Do not dry Line dry Drip dry Dry flat Dry in shade Do not wring Ironing Iron Iron Iron Do not steam Do not iron Dry Clean Dry clean Dry clean

Do not tumble dry. Drying is not recommended Dry on a line. Drip dry only. Lay the item flat to dry Do not dry in direct sunlight. Wringing is not recommended. Iron at any temperature with or without steam. Iron low, below 110oC Iron medium, below 150 C Iron high, below 200oC Do not apply steam during ironing Ironing is not recommended. Normal Dry cleaning recommended Dry cleaning recommended with any solvent. Dry cleaning with petroleum solvent recommended
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Dry clean

Dry cleaning recommended with any solvent except trichloroethylene Dry clean on a short cycle only

Dry clean

Dry clean

Dry clean with a reduced moisture setting

Dry clean

Dry clean with low heat setting

Dry clean

Dry clean with no steam

Do not dry clean

Do not dry clean

Hang dry

Hang dry only

Hang dry

Hang dry in shade

Lay flat

Lay flat to dry

Lay flat

Lay flat to dry in shade

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