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SCHMETZ Sewing Machine Needles are known around the world for the quality and precision. With sewing machine needles for crafters and industrial usage, SCHMETZ has a needle for every type of project.
Needle Size: 130/705 H: The beveled end allows easy insertion in the needle bar. Household needles have a flat shank, while commercial and industrial needles have round, threaded, notched or other special shanks. Shanks allow perfect positioning of the needle in the sewing machine.
Below you will find a listing of basic machine sewing needles, their descriptions, normal uses and available sizes. You’ll also find a chart showing the Singer MR needle and its converted standard needle equivalent.
Each package of SCHMETZ needles has European and U.S. size equivalents written at the very bottom of the front of the plastic case. Typically they range from 60/8 (the finest) to 120/19 (the largest).
This is the full range of needle sizes for home sewing machines. Size 60/8 being the finest needle, up to size 120/19 the largest needle size. Needle size is determined by measuring the diameter of the needle blade, multiplied by 100.
The color code on the shoulder of SCHMETZ household sewing machine needles all Needle size - ows you to quickly identify the needle type and size. The first color identifies the needle type and the second color identifies the needle size.
SCHMETZ Household Needle Chart. Choose your sewing machine needle size according to your thread thickness- and the needle type according to fabric application. Using the correct needle will help to make your sewing project a success! Universal. Size: 60/8, 65/9, 70/10, 75/11, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, 120/19, Assorted, Twin, Triple.
130/705 H-M. with a particularly acute, slim point for easier entry into extremely fine or densely woven materials; for extremely straight stitches, topstitching work on edges, including for silk, microfiber fabrics, coated materials, foils and synthetic leather. Needle size NM 60 to NM 110, also assorted.
Household needles have a flat shank, while commercial and industrial needles have round, threaded, notched or other special shanks. Shanks allow perfect positioning of the needle in the sewing machine.
So, let’s discuss sewing machine needle sizes, sewing machine needle types, and how to pick the right needle for your projects. I’ve even put together a free printable sewing machine needle chart that you can print out at the end of this post to keep next to your machine for future reference!