We stock Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles and the Janome range. Cheap and inferior quality needles are a false economy. Choose from the list, the higher the size number the thicker the needle.
These needles have a small slit in the side. Run the thread down the side of the needle, the thread will find the slit slip through it and into the eye of the needle.
Use ballpoint needles for sewing knits. They have a rounded point which slips between the fabric threads, helping to prevent cutting the threads which can cause runs.
Use these needles on tigtly woven fabrics with a hard finish, jeans etc. They will not be deflected as easily as the standard needle, because they have acutely rounded points, stiffer shafts and slender eyes.
This needle has a wedge shaped point, designed to penetrate leather and non-woven fabrics such as vinyl. The point slices into the leather, rather than punching through and damaging it.
SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES Use these needles for
general sewing on lightweight to heavy fabrics. The
various sizes are listed below, the higher the size
number, the thicker the needle.
Sewing Machine Needles
Schmetz - Standard Type
Pack of 100
Use these sewing machine needles for general sewing on lightweight to medium weight fabrics.
Twin needles can be used for decorative sewing, pintucking and topstitching. Two needles are mounted onto a single shank. They come in different widths, 2mm, 4mm etc. Always be EXTREMELY careful when using a twin needle. ALWAYS set your machine to...