My bernette Embroidery
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2022-08 EN 5020070.40A.04
1.4 Needle, Thread, Fabric
Needles will wear down over time. Therefore, the needle should be replaced regularly. Only a perfect point
results in a good stitching result. In general, the thinner the fabric, the finer the needle. The illustrated
needles are either standard or optional accessory, depending on the machine.
• Needle sizes 70, 75: for light-weight fabrics.
• Needle sizes 80, 90: for medium fabrics.
• Needle sizes 100: for heavy fabrics.
Overview Needles
Illustration Needle Name Needle Description Purpose
Jersey/
Embroidery
Needle
130/705HSUK
80/12
With a medium
ball point.
For woven fabrics (light, medium,
heavy-weight), knitwear, plastic.
For general sewing, sewing on buttons
and buttonholes, zippers, hems and
topstitching, decorative sewing,
embroidery.
Embroidery
Needle
130/705H-E
75/11 – 90/14
With a light ball
point and a
particularly wide
eye and wide
groove.
For woven fabrics (light, medium,
heavy-weight), knitwear. For
voluminous and woolen threads.
For general sewing, sewing on buttons
and buttonholes, zippers, hems and
topstitching, decorative sewing,
embroidery.
Fine Fabrics
Needle
130/705HSES
70/10 – 90/14
With a light ball
point.
For fine, delicate materials, such as
velvet.
For general sewing, sewing on buttons
and buttonholes, zippers, hems and
topstitching, decorative sewing,
embroidery, patchwork, quilting.
Metafil Needle
130/705HMETAFIL
80/12
With medium ball
point and long eye
(2mm).
For woven fabrics (light, medium,
heavy-weight), knitwear. For sewing
with special effects and fancy threads,
especially metallic threads.
For embroidery with metallic thread.
For hems and topstitching, decorative
sewing and embroidery.
Example for Needle Description
The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following
picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.