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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 microber 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.
Metal 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.
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