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bernette SEWING MACHINE WORKBOOK
SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES, CONTINUED
TYPE SIZES DESCRIPTION
Ballpoint 60 – 100 Has a rounded point. Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for
t-shirt; 90 for sweatshirt eece.
Stretch 70 – 90 A Stretch needle has a more rounded point than a Ballpoint,
and a blue anti-cling coating which helps to prevent skipped
stitches in knits and elastic. Sometimes used on Ultrasuede,
vinyl, and plastic.
Universal 60 – 120 A compromise between a Sharp and a Ballpoint; used on both
wovens and knits.
Double 1.6/70 – 8.0/100 Two needles attached to one shank. For pintucks, hems, and
decorative work. Available in Universal, Stretch, Jeans, Metallic,
and Embroidery needles.
Triple 2.5/90 – 3.0/90 Three needles attached to one shank. Used to create mock
smocking and other decorative effects.
Jeans 70 – 110 Has a sharp point and a shaft that is less prone to ex. The
sharpness of the needle is better for use on denim and woven
fabrics.
Leather 80 – 100 Point is a sharp cutting wedge. Used for leather only. Not for
vinyl or simulated leathers.
Microtex / Sharp 60 – 90 Sharp point; thin shaft. Specially designed for microber fabrics.
Quilting 75 and 90 Thin, tapered point eliminates potential damage to fabric when
seaming and cross-seaming.
Topstitch 70 – 100 A sharp point with a large eye and deep groove. For use with
heavier fabrics – the large groove cradles heavier threads.
Embroidery 75 and 90 Sharp needle with large eye and groove; has a coating and a
larger scarf. Prevents shredding of rayon or metallic threads.
Two threads may be used through the eye.
Metal 80 Similar to Embroidery needle with large eye and deep groove.
Made of a heat-resistant alloy with a friction-reducing coating.
Suitable for manufactured bers such as polyester, acrylic, and
nylon.
Wing 100 and 110 Sharp-pointed needle with a non-cutting metal wedge on each
side. Makes a hole without cutting the threads of the fabric.
Used for decorative and heirloom work, such as hemstitching.
Double Wing 100 One Universal needle and one Wing needle attached to a single
shank.
Metallic 70 – 100 Designed for metallic threads; has a large eye and deep groove.