Universal Needles
Color Code: None
Feature: Slightly rounded point.
Fabric Use: Numerous – wovens and knits. A great general purpose needle. Works with all household sewing machine brands.
Carded, 10-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Universal-Needles10-Pack-1
Carded, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Universal-Needles-99999
Carded, Chrome, 10-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles10-Pack-100189
Carded, Chrome, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles5-Pack-100190
Bulk – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/130705-H-15X1-Universal-Needles-Box-of-100-100052
Bulk, Chrome – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles-Bulk-100207
Embroidery Needles
Color Code: ORANGE BROWN
Feature: Medium ballpoint.
Fabric Use: Knits and some stretch fabrics. Made especially for sewing on knits. The medium ballpoint does not damage or break knitted fibers. Also known as Jersey Needles.
Carded, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Embroidery-Needles-17
Carded, Chrome, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Embroidery-Needles5-Pack-100192
Bulk – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Embroidery-Needles-Box-of-100-100070
Bulk, Chrome – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Embroidery-Needles-Bulk-100203
Microtex Needles, Chrome
Color Code: Purple
Feature: Chrome plated. Very slim acute point.
Fabric Use: Micro fibers, polyester, silk, foils, artificial leather, coated materials. Very thin acute point creates beautiful topstitching and perfectly straight stitches for quilt piecing when precision is paramount.
Carded, Chrome, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Microtex-Needles5-Pack-100194
Bulk, Chrome – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Microtex-Needles-Bulk-100204
Super NonStick Needles
Color Code: None
Features: A Super Universal Needle with a non-stick coating of NIT (Nickel-Phosphor-PTFE). Extra-large eye is suitable for embroidery work. The eye corresponds to a needle two sizes larger (i.e., the 70/10 NonStick eye is similar to a size 90/14 regular Universal eye). A distinctive scarf with a special design of the eye ensures the prevention of skipped stitches. A slightly rounded point provides trouble-free sewing on most materials. Strong conical blade reinforcement easily handles thick fabrics like denim.
Fabric Use: Machine embroidery; hook and loop tapes; general sewing.
Carded, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/SUPER-NonStick-Needle-Carded-100254
Bulk – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/SUPER-NonStick-Needles-Box-of-100-100255
Metallic Needles
Color Code: LIGHT PINK
Feature: Elongated eye.
Fabric Use: Metallic and other specialty threads. A “must-have” for sewing with sensitive metallic threads. The elongated eye prevents shredding and breaking of metallic threads.
Carded, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Metallic-Needles-19
Twin, Carded – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Metallic-Twin-Needles-20
Hemstitch Needle
Color Code: None
Feature: A wing on each side of the needle.
Fabric Use: Light or medium weight loosely woven fabrics. Popular for heirloom sewing and to create decorative cutwork.
Carded, 5-Pack – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Hemstitch-Needles-11
Twin, Carded – https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Double-Hemstitch-Needles-12
