Needle Eyes, Points, and Tips Matter!

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-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Universal-Needles10-Pack-1
Carded, 5-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Universal-Needles-99999
Carded, Chrome, 10-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles10-Pack-100189
Carded, Chrome, 5-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles5-Pack-100190
Bulkhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/130705-H-15X1-Universal-Needles-Box-of-100-100052
Bulk, Chromehttps://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-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Embroidery-Needles-17
Carded, Chrome, 5-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Embroidery-Needles5-Pack-100192
Bulkhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Embroidery-Needles-Box-of-100-100070
Bulk, Chromehttps://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-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Microtex-Needles5-Pack-100194
Bulk, Chromehttps://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-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/SUPER-NonStick-Needle-Carded-100254
Bulkhttps://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-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Metallic-Needles-19
Twin, Cardedhttps://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-Packhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Hemstitch-Needles-11
Twin, Cardedhttps://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Double-Hemstitch-Needles-12