Maschinennadeln

The needle decides the quality of the stitching. Point shape and size have to suit the fabric – a universal needle in jersey makes holes, a needle too fine for denim breaks. Needles are wearing parts and need changing regularly.

  • Many point shapes
  • For every fabric
  • A wearing part
Machine Needles
Schmetz Maschinennadeln Microtex 60
Schmetz Maschinennadeln Microtex 60
Schmetz Maschinennadeln Microtex 60: Zubehör.
3,90 EUR
0,78 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
41 to 41 (from a total of 41)

The point shape is the key feature. Universal needles are slightly rounded and suit woven fabric; jersey and stretch needles have a distinctly ball shaped tip that pushes loops aside instead of piercing them.

For dense weaves there are denim needles with a reinforced shaft, for leather and faux leather a cutting point, for fine microfibres the particularly slim microtex. Once you know the fabric, the needle follows quickly.

Size depends on fabric thickness: lower numbers for fine fabrics, higher for thick ones. As a rule needle, thread and fabric have to match – a thick needle with fine thread produces loose stitches.

Change the needle at the latest when stitches are skipped, the thread breaks more often or the machine sounds different as it pierces. A blunt needle damages the fabric long before it looks blunt.

Good to know

How often should I change the needle?

As a guide, after about eight hours of sewing or after each larger project. Sooner if stitches are skipped, the thread breaks or the piercing sounds louder than usual.

How do I recognise the wrong needle?

By skipped stitches, holes in the fabric, pulled threads or uneven stitching. Usually the point shape does not suit the material or the size does not suit the thread.

Which needle do I need for jersey?

A jersey or stretch needle. Its rounded tip pushes the loops aside. With a universal needle you get holes and ladders that cannot be closed again.