SCHMETZ Needles
Home sewing machines require a needle with a flat shank and a scarf – that little indentation above the eye on the back side of the needle. Needles with a flat shank and a scarf are identified as needle system 130/705 H. There are over 7,000 needle systems throughout the world. Thankfully, 99% of home sewing machines use 130/705H.
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Can You Explain the Letters that Follow 130/705 H-?
Each type of SCHMETZ household needle has it’s own designation. Here is a table of the household needle types and their needle system designations that will help you understand the code behind the letters that follow 130/705 H:
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Throughout the years, we have written, illustrated and spoken about what the information on the plastic container of SCHMETZ Household Needles signifies. Our own Rhonda Pierce presents needle classes at many events (quilt shows, guilds, stores, etc.) that takes away the mystery and explains the different SCHMETZ needles available and how to identify and use them.
However, for those of you not lucky enough to attend one of her classes, there are still many questions (and some confusion) about the different types of needles available. Over the next several weeks, we will be presenting more in-depth information along with answers to some of the questions that have been popping up lately.
Will SCHMETZ Needles Work in My Sewing Machine?
Yes, if your household sewing machine requires needle system 130/705 H (or 15×1 H), you can use SCHMETZ Household Sewing Machine Needles.
What Does 130/705 H Mean?
130/705 H (also known as 15×1 H) is the needle system for the majority of household sewing machines
Contrary to popular belief, “H” does NOT stand for household.
H = Hohlkehle in German, which means “with scarf.”
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Why Do My SCHMETZ Needles Have Different Color Bands?
In 2014, SCHMETZ introduced color coding for most of their household needles. The colors identify the needle type and size. This was a time-saver (okay, maybe a life-saver) for sewing enthusiasts everywhere. No longer did they have to worry about mixing up their needles. They could now identify needles easily by glancing at the color code(s) on the shank of the needle.
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There’s a lot of info printed on that little SCHMETZ needle pack. After the last three posts these numbers should no longer be a mystery!
Here’s a quick review using a different pack of needles:
More helpful needle basics in the next posting.
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Rhonda
