Selecting sewing machine needles Sewing machine needles For industrial sewing machines

In fact, you can distinguish needles for their intended purpose by packaging. It is not always possible to see the point of a needle in a store and understand how one differs from another, and sellers are not always competent in such trifles.
On normal needles, their system is always indicated. European-made needles for household sewing machines with a flat, for example, manufactured by the German company Schmetz, have a system 130/705H. For needles made in Japan, such as the popular Organ needles, similar flat needles may be designated HAx1.
HAx1 and 130/705H are standard general purpose needles, exactly the same and interchangeable.
One or more letters may follow, indicating the sharpening of the point. These letters are deciphered as follows:
- 130/705H-J (jeans) - needles for denim and denim. The tip is additionally sharpened for better penetration into the material.
- 130/705H-S, -SUK (stretch, jersey, for Organ - SP) - needles for knitwear and knitted fabrics. The tip is "blunt" - spherical. They may vary in the amount of ball point, but at least using any type of knitting needle for sewing stretch fabrics will avoid skipped stitches compared to a regular 130/705H general purpose needle. It is not worth sewing ordinary fabrics with knitting needles - the load on the machine will be higher.
- 130/705H-L, -LL (leather) - needles on the skin. They have a trihedral sharpening with “spatulas”, which facilitates cutting through the skin, but when sewing ordinary fabrics, they will simply cut the fabric and cannot be used.
These are the main types of needles, it is enough to remember only their designations for a purchase.
Below are more exotic ones:
- 130/705H-E (embroidery) - special needles for embroidery machines. They have a larger needle eye, approximately like the standard 2 numbers more. This makes it possible to thread various specific threads into such a needle, but the resource of such needles is less.
- 130/705H-Q, -QU (quilting) - special needles for quilting (quilting).

Recently appeared so-called. "teflon" needles treated with various titanium compounds. Depending on the type of specific processing, the advantages of such needles are a high resistance to melting of synthetic fibers on the surface of the needle, a low coefficient of friction, high wear resistance, which leads to an increase in the life of the needles, a decrease in needle temperature and a decrease in thread breakage. The temperature of the beginning of the destruction of the layer is 400º C. The needles are used mainly for work on fabrics that have undergone special surface treatment: dyeing, impregnation, other processing to perform specific functions during care and wear. In the course of work, such needles may change color, which is not associated with a loss of their quality. When installing a new Teflon needle in the machine, make a test stitch (50 cm) on a piece of fabric to avoid damaging the finished product. However, the cost of such needles is more than 10 times higher than usual and they are sold in few places.

An important characteristic of a needle is its number, which for European needles is indicated in the metric system (No. 90, 100, etc.), while for needles from other manufacturers it is just a number (9, 11, 14, etc.). Singer. The correspondence is - No. 75 - 11, No. 80 - 12, No. 90 - 14, No. 100 - 16.
Domestic needles for household machines produced by the Artinsky Plant are marked 0220. The range of manufactured needles for industrial machines is hundreds of times wider.

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Among all machine parts, sewing needles receive the greatest load. The tool must be durable, of high quality, properly selected for the type of fabric. It is easy for beginner seamstresses to get confused among the variety of details, since manufacturers produce a large number of items with different characteristics. Knowing the marking and purpose of the tool will help you choose the right product for a specific purpose.

Sewing needle classification

The tool is divided into two large groups - overlock and for household sewing machines. The main difference between them is the size of the eyelet, the overlock part has a larger one. Other classification features: sharpening, eye shape, diameter, groove parameters, purpose for certain fabrics. In order for the user to have a clear idea of ​​the characteristics of the product, the manufacturer has introduced digital and letter marking.

The meaning of the numbers in the marking

The numbers indicate the parameters of the needle for sewing machines. Many copies have a digital mark 130/705. She says that the part can be used in a household sewing machine, it has a flat bulb. Another marking takes the following form: No. 80/12. The number in the first place is the diameter of the needle according to the European metric. The value is given in hundredths of a millimeter, in this example the diameter is 0.8 mm. The lower the value, the thinner the tool. The second number is the same value, only in fractions of an inch (US system).

From the table below, you will understand which numbers are suitable for different types of fabric:

Numbers, fractions of a millimeter	Material
	Highly elastic knitwear, lycra fabric, other elastic materials
	Light fabrics for blouses, shirts
	Coarse calico, staple fabrics, synthetic materials, suiting fabric, thin linen: chiffon, cambric, crepe de chine
	Denim, light wool, heavy synthetic
	heavy wool
	Burlap, coarse cloth, beaver
	Leather, tarpaulin, heavy materials - the number is selected individually

The meaning of the letters

The letter marking indicates the shape, purpose and size of the tool. Manufacturers use the following designations:

Marking, name		Execution	Purpose
H, universal		slightly rounded	Suitable for almost all materials
H-M, microtex		Particularly thin, well-sharpened point	Silk, taffeta, microfiber fabrics
H-S, stretch fabrics		rounded tip	Knitwear, stretchy synthetics
H-E, embroidery		Ball point, large eye	Embroidery on all materials with natural and synthetic threads
H-Q, quilting		Fine point, special bevel	Quilting and quilting
		Very thin, well sharpened point	Heavy fabrics: denim, canvas, twill, work clothes, canvas
H-O, xiphoid		Wide tool with wings (blades)	Making hems, openwork stitches
H-MET, embroidery or sewing with metallic threads		Large polished eyelet, notch to prevent thread splitting	Fabrics of different density
H-SUK, knitwear		ball point	Thick knitwear, jersey, knitted materials
		45° bevel cutting point	All types of natural and artificial leather, suede, film, oilcloth, plastic
H-ZWI, double rod		Two needles in one holder, distance between rods in mm: 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 6.0; three types: H, J, E	Decorative trim, tucking
H-DRI, three-rod		Three needles in one holder, spacing in mm: 2.5, 3.0	Decorative stitches
		Large eye and groove for better cross-country threading	Decorative stitches. Used to create seams with loose, disintegrating threads on light, medium and heavy fabrics.

Types of needles for sewing machines

Residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg can easily choose the right instrument - diversity allows. If you live in a small town, online shopping will be your salvation. They can order a part of all sizes and shapes for any sewing machine. You should not worry about delivery by mail, because this is such a group of goods that is difficult to damage. The cost of quality products is affordable, and if you are serious about sewing, you should not save on a tool - a bad needle can severely damage the fabric. Which manufacturers have become favorites of professionals?

For knitwear

The tool should not cut through the fabric, so it is advisable to choose samples with a round tip. The part does not pierce the threads, but passes between them. The best options for knitwear: H-S, H-SUK, H-SES. Popular model:

• Name: SCHMETZ Stretch 130/705 H-S.
• Price: 125 rubles.
• Characteristics: in a set of 5 copies - 2x65, 2x75, 1x90. Production material - nickel. Flask cut, diameter 2.04 mm.
• Pros: excellent product quality, suitable for highly elastic knitted materials, bulb size is standard for household sewing machines.
• Cons: not found.

The German company Schmetz is a leader in the production of goods in this category. Sewing needles for machines from this manufacturer break extremely rarely. Product ideal for knitwear:

• Name: SCHMETZ Jersey 130/705 H-SUK Combi.
• Price: 89 p.
• Characteristics: in a set of 5 needles - 1x70, 2x80, 1x90, 1x100. Made of nickel, steel color. Flask cut, diameter 2.04 mm.
• Pros: Best choice for knitwear.
• Cons: not found.

Another titan in the production of needles for various purposes is the Japanese company ORGAN NEEDLE co. Ltd. Experienced seamstresses know that the Lady and Organ emblem is a symbol of reliability. For dense materials, craftswomen use the following model:

• Name: Organ Needles Leder Leather Cuir130/705 H-LL.
• Price: 270 r.
• Characteristics: in a set of 5 samples - 3x90, 2x100. Suitable for working with suede, pig, calf, goat skin.
• Pros: long service life, excellent stitch quality.
• Cons: there is a factory defect with defective ears, there are many fakes on sale.

Another German company produces quality products. The Groz-Beckert brand (the name Grotz-Beckert is often found on the Internet) specializes in the creation of industrial needles. For leather, the company has the following set:

• Name: Groz-Beckert DBx1 LR.
• Price: 190 r.
• Characteristics: in a set of 10 copies No. 90/14. The length from the beginning of the needle eye to the base is 33.8 mm. Flask thickness - 1.62 mm. The product is designed for upright machines, creates a diagonal seam with a slope to the right.
• Pros: low breakage, thread breakage, stitch skipping, high cut quality, long service life.
• Cons: not suitable for home sewing machines.

For denim

The very sharp end of the H-J part fits neatly into dense fabric without damaging the threads. The needlewomen liked this set of tools:

• Name: Prym Nadeln Jeans 130/705.
• Price: 271 p.
• Characteristics: in a set of 5 samples No. 90/14. Production material - steel, color - silver. The smoothing size corresponds to the size of the needle.
• Pros: the eyelet is well polished, which prevents damage to the thread, the parameters of the part provide a perfect loop formation, error-free threading.
• Cons: expensive.

On sale there are needles from domestic manufacturers. They are cheap, so needlewomen, for whom sewing is a rare hobby, buy them. Budget offer:

• Name: Needle for Jeans Arti.
• Price: 42 p.
• Characteristics: in a set of 5 samples No. 100. Production material - tool steel.
• Pros: Inexpensive, good work.
• Cons: often break, bend.

For finishing stitch

With the help of a double or triple needle, you can make beautiful finishing seams. The H-ZWI, H-DRI tool is not suitable for all machines, but only for those with a zigzag stitch (Singer, Brother, Janome, Juki and others), while it works exclusively in straight stitch mode. The following model is popular:

• Name: Double needles for knitwear Hemline.
• Price: 189 p.
• Characteristics: in the set there is one copy No. 80, the distance between the rods is 4 mm. Production material - steel. Suitable for creating a decorative stitch on a knitted, elastic fabric with a thick pile. The tip is rounded.
• Pros: durable, does not damage the fibers, suitable for all modern machines.
• Cons: does not always make a perfect line, whimsical in work.

Particularly beautiful stitches are obtained when using a triple needle. To make the decorative seam perfect, you need to choose a quality tool, for example:

• Name: SCHMETZ Universal Triple Needle H-DRI.
• Price: 169 p.
• Characteristics: in the set there is one universal copy No. 80 with a distance between the rods of 2.5 mm. Production material - nickel.
• Pros: convenient plastic case for storage and carrying, high durability of the product.
• Cons: not found.

double needle

A tool with two rods is designed for making decorative seams that are not subject to heavy stress. If you need to embroider parallel elements of the pattern at the same time, a double needle is indispensable. Popular tool:

• Name: Hemline Klasse double embroidery.
• Price: 151 p.
• Characteristics: one copy No. 75 with a distance between the rods of 3 mm. Product length - 3.8 cm. Color: steel, red. Purpose: topstitching after embroidery with polyester or rayon threads on thin fabrics.
• Pros: a large hole into which the thread is easily threaded, it is convenient to store the product in a plastic case.
• Cons: requires reduced speed in operation.

Sales on this part are rare, because its cost is affordable. The price category of the following manufacturer is higher than that of other well-known brands, but the quality corresponds to:

• Name: Prym Double Needle 130/705.
• Price: 271 p.
• Characteristics: one copy No. 100, the width between the rods is 6 mm. The tip is rounded, designed for knitwear.
• Pros: durable, long service life.
• Cons: not found.

with wings

With the help of a xiphoid needle, beautiful openwork lines, hemstitching are obtained. Top seller in the category:

• Name: SCHMETZ Hemstitch Needle 130/705 H WING.
• Price: 180 r.
• Characteristics: in the set there is one copy No. 100/16 with two longitudinal protrusions (wings) on the rod. Used on non-dense woven materials.
• Pros: The sewing machine needle is of impeccable quality.
• Cons: not found.

A tool with wings creates an openwork pattern that looks especially impressive on fabrics with a loose weaving structure: cambric, linen, cotton. Popular item:

• Name: Hemline Klasse for hemstitching.
• Price: 215 rubles.
• Characteristics: in a set one copy No. 100/16. Product length - 3.9 cm.
• Pros: long service life, durable, does not bend.
• Cons: expensive.

Self-threading needle

The tool is convenient for those who find it difficult to thread a needle. At the same level with the eye there is a slot through which the thread is passed, after which it enters the eye itself. The model is optimal for working with fabrics of medium density. Self-threading needles for sewing machines are extremely rare on sale; there are no such sets in the lines of well-known manufacturers. If a person has difficulty threading, you can use this tool:

• Name: Threader for sewing machine Hemline 136.
• Price: 218 p.
• Characteristics: there are two threaders in the set - a needle threader (extra long for overlocks and sewing machines), a loop threader (thin threader for overlockers).
• Pros: facilitates the introduction of the thread into the eye.
• Cons: from the description from the manufacturer it is not clear how to use the device.

How to choose needles

Discounts for this group of goods are extremely rare (unless there is damage to the packaging), so you should not expect a reduction in cost. Promotions are carried out by online stores, they need to be closely monitored. If you're lucky, you can buy several items for the price of one. When buying, you need to focus on the following criteria:

• type of sewing machine. Be sure to read the instructions for your device, it gives specific recommendations on the selection of needles: numbers, markings are indicated. This point is especially important to observe when replacing a working tool in overlockers - they have differences in flasks.
• Fabric characteristics. When choosing a needle for sewing machines, be guided by the table, which indicates the purpose of each working tool. Different groups of fabrics require a tool of a specific shape and thickness.
• Manufacturer. The best brands are Schmetz, Organ, Groz-Beckert. By choosing products of well-known companies, you will not worry about their quality. Before starting work, you need to check the curvature of the tool, the absence of external defects (for example, loss of sharpening, incorrect position of the eye in relation to the groove, rust).

For household sewing machines

Needles for home devices have a flat flask - this facilitates the process of proper installation of the instrument. Do not attempt to use an industrial needle in a home appliance. If you find a part is warped, don't try to straighten it. A high-quality product should not bend, with an intensive attempt to level it, steel or nickel breaks - this is an indicator of good quality.

For industrial sewing machines

A rounded flask is the main difference from household models. There is also a difference in length and purpose. Industrial sewing machine needles are produced by the following companies: Schmetz, Grots-Beckert, Organ. They offer working tools for overlockers, embroidery, upright, tailor, button, rivet, cover stitch, hand stitch machines, blind stitch machines, etc. Each device has its own marking, which you need to pay attention to.

One of the keys to a good stitch and a beautiful product is the right choice of sewing machine needle.

Needle life

Needles are consumables that wear out quickly, so you should not save on them, as a poor-quality needle or its mismatch can lead to thread breakage and skips. In the end, a worn or bent needle can simply break, and its fragments can fall into the hole in the needle plate and block the shuttle.

Before installing the needle, check for nicks and roughness on it. To do this, pierce a thin material with it, for example, nylon. If the needle hangs on the tip or forms a puff, it should be replaced.

As a rule, the needle needs to be changed after each large product has been sewn. This is especially true for projects with large amounts of embroidery or stitches, since a large number of stitches, that is, punctures that the needle makes, wear it out faster. Needles can be chrome-plated, titanium-plated, or made entirely of titanium alloy to increase durability and improve sewing quality.

Types of needles

All needles for modern household machines belong to the system 130/705H, Where:

• 130 - rod length
• 705 - the presence of a flat on the flask
• H- notch above the eye of the needle

On domestic overlockers, system needles can be used EL×705.

Needle thickness

Further in the designation system there are discrepancies, since the needles are different in thickness and in the form of the tip. The correct thickness of the needle depends on both the threads chosen and the fabric being worked on. The density and type of fabric determine the thickness of the threads and needles, as well as the shape of the point.

The threads themselves also affect the choice of needle. So, for thick threads, a thicker needle is also chosen so that the thread fits freely into the groove along the rod and does not fray when sewing. The composition of the threads should also be taken into account. For metallic and easily torn or brittle threads, a needle with an elongated eye is needed.

There are two systems for designating needle thickness.:

1. European- from 55 to 130, the thickness is measured in hundredths of a millimeter. For example, the thickness of the needle No. 60 is 0.6 mm, No. 100 is 1 mm
2. american- from 6 to 21.

Manufacturers often list the number for both systems.
On double and triple needles, in addition to the thickness, the distance between the rods in millimeters is also indicated.

Special needles

Among other things, there are a number of needles for special purposes or with design features:

• needles for the visually impaired - have a slot on the side opposite the lug for simplified refueling;
• hemstitch needles- have “wings” - blades on the sides: pushing the threads apart in loose fabrics of plain weave, such needles form an additional decorative effect;
• spring-loaded needles used for stitching and darning without using a special foot;
• needles with two eyes threaded with thin threads of different colors to obtain a melange effect

Needle types and specifications

	Universal For almost all textile materials (fabric and knitwear) Normal point, slightly rounded 130/705H/60-100		metafil Sewing with metallic threads big eye 130/705 H-MET/75-80 or H-SUK/90-100
	Jersey/Stretch Jersey, knitwear, knitted and stretch materials ball point 130/705 H-S, H-SES, H-SUK/70-90		Cordonnet (quilting) For quilting with thick threads Small ball point, long eye 130/705H-N/80-100
	For skin All types of leather, artificial leather, plastic, films, oilcloth cutting edge 130/705 H-LL, H-LR/90-100		xiphoid Openwork stitches, hemstitch Wide needle (with wings) 130/705HO/100-120
	Denim Heavy materials (denim, canvas, work clothes, etc.) Very thin point 130/705 HJ/80-110		Double-rod xiphoid For special effects in openwork embroidery 130/705 H-ZWI-HO/100
	Microtex Microfibres and silk Extra fine point 130/705H-M/60-90		double rod Bar spacing: 1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0/6.0/8.0 130/705 H-ZWl/70-100
	Quilting Stitch and Quilting Fine point 130/705H-Q/75-90		Three-rod Stretch hemming, pintucking, decorative seams Distance between rods: 3.0 130/705 H-DRl/80
	Embroidery Embroidery on all materials made of natural and synthetic fibers Big eye, ball point 130/705 H-SUK/70-90

It's no secret that different fabrics require different needles. If you choose the wrong needle, it can either break quickly or ruin expensive fabric. In this guide, we will figure out how to choose the right needle and not spoil anything.

Needle marking

Choosing the right needle should start with marking. Consider the markings on the package with needles: as a rule, the manufacturer is indicated at the top, below is the standard of the needle, next to the standard is the type, even lower is the number.

In household sewing machines, needles of the 130/705 standard are mainly installed. The type of needle is indicated in capital letters (or words), Number - in numbers from 60 to 110.
The choice of needle number and type mainly depends on the density and type of material to be sewn.
First, let's figure out which type of needle to prefer.

Selecting the type of needle

As mentioned above, the type of needle is recognized by the letter code in its name. For example, a needle called 130/705 H-LL is designed for sewing leather. Let's take a look at the types:

Type H

Needles are universal. The tip of the needle is slightly rounded. Used for sewing from simple, picky fabrics. The needle itself looks like this:

Type H-J (jeans)

Needles designed for thick fabrics. The point of the needle is sharpened to make it easier to penetrate the fabric. They are used for sewing products made of dense, hard material (jeans, twill, tarpaulin, etc.) Needle photo:

Type H-M (microtex)

Thin and very sharp needles that are used to delicately pierce microfiber, silk, taffeta and other thin, densely woven fabrics. Picture of a microtex needle:

Type H-S (stretch)

Stretch needles. The tip is rounded. Thanks to the special edge in the needle, the risk of skipped stitches is reduced. Designed for sewing from medium-density knitwear and elastic fabrics. Photo of the tip of the needle for elastic fabrics:

Type H-SUK (jersey)

Also needles for elastic fabrics. The tip is rounded, spherical. Such a needle, pushing apart (and not piercing) the threads of the fabric, passes between them, which prevents damage to the material. Used for sewing thick jersey, jersey and knitted fabrics.

It is not recommended to sew ordinary fabrics with knitting needles - the load on the machine increases. Photo of a needle with a rounded tip:

Type 130/705H-L, H-LR and H-LL (leder leather)

Skin needles. They have a special trihedral sharpening, which facilitates cutting through the skin. However, when sewing regular fabrics, these needles will simply cut through the material and ruin the fabric. This is how it looks like:

Type H-E (embroidery)

Needles for decorative embroidery. They have a special notch and a rounded tip. The eyelet opening is enlarged so as not to damage the fabric or special embroidery thread.

Type H-Q (quilting)

Quilting needles. They have a rounded point, a special bevel and a small eye to avoid puncture marks and skipped stitches.

Some manufacturers indicate in the marking of needles only the universal name: 130/705H, and below indicate what type of fabric is sewn with these needles. Example: 130/705H Microtex needles for thin, densely woven fabrics (equivalent to type 130/705H-M).

Selecting the number, or size, of the needle

As already mentioned at the beginning, the number indicated in the name of the needle indicates the thickness (diameter) of the needle in hundredths of a millimeter (for example, No. 80 = 0.8 mm). We select the thickness of the needle depending on the type and density of the fabric. The table below will help you make your choice.

Material		Needle size
Textile	Light (material for shirts, blouses)	60-70
	Medium (suit material)	80-90
	Heavy (coat material)	100-110
jean fabric	Light	70-90
	Medium	100-110
densely woven fabrics	Light (microphase, silk, taffeta)	60-80
	Medium (twill, canvas)	100-110
Knitwear	Thin	60
	Average	70-80
	Rude	80-90
Elastic materials For example, high-elastic knitted fabric or fabric with lycra	Thin	65-70
	Medium	80-90

And finally: do not forget that needles have a limited service life. Replace them regularly with new ones, ideally a new needle for each product.