Schmetz Embroidery Needle
Schmetz Embroidery Needle
Embroidery Needles - for domestic machines
This needle has a light ball point and has been made especially for taking embroidery threads such as rayon, polyester and other specialty embroidery threads. The special scarf, widened groove and enlarged eye protect fragile threads and guard against excess friction allowing trouble- free embroidery and decorative stitching.
Which size do you need? If you are working with lighter fabric and open stitching then choose size 75/11 but be sure to reduce the speed of the stitching as the shaft is thinner and more susceptible to breaking. If the stitching is dense or layered then its best to go with 90/14 as the thickness of the needle will help to penetrate easier.
Please note that some overlockers and some older Singer sewing machines take specialty needles. Please contact us to get guidance in these areas on 08 82727244 or info@allmakesewing.com.au
A bit about needle life…
On average we recommend the sewing life of a needle is 6-8 hours. The tip can snap clean if it has hit the machine hardware, different fabrics can cause the tip to wear/blunten, the shaft will weaken over time as it penetrates fabrics and the hole can even wear a groove over time as threads rub in the same spot. Please be aware that depending on fabric type, thickness and thread used, this life time will vary.
A bit about Schmetz…
Since 1851 SCHMETZ has been the leading manufacturer of quality sewing machine needles in the world. A SCHMETZ sewing machine needle passes through up to 35 stages of production and after each production stage there is a semi- or fully automated check. There are plenty of other cheaper brands who haven’t got this strict production process in place, and we see time and again first hand that the dodgy needle can cause havoc with your sewing experience (the hook not picking up the thread to form a stitch, thread shredding and thread breakages to name a few).
Please see below for more information on which needle to use for which fabric, and a useful ‘colour chart’ for knowing which needle you have in your machine currently ( without the use of a magnifying glass!).
https://www.schmetzneedles.com/schmetz-household-needle-chart/
https://www.schmetzneedles.com/learning/pdf/schmetz-needle-chart.pdf
Schmetz also have this handy app so you can get help 24/7 as to which needle would be best the fabric you are sewing on - for all your midnight sewers out there!