Needle Eyes, Points, and Tips Matter!

Universal Needles

Color Code: None Feature: Slightly rounded point. Fabric Use: Numerous - wovens and knits. A great general purpose needle. Works with all household sewing machine brands. Carded, 10-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Universal-Needles10-Pack-1 Carded, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Universal-Needles-99999 Carded, Chrome, 10-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles10-Pack-100189 Carded, Chrome, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles5-Pack-100190 Bulk - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/130705-H-15X1-Universal-Needles-Box-of-100-100052 Bulk, Chrome - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Universal-Needles-Bulk-100207

Embroidery Needles

Color Code: ORANGE BROWN Feature: Medium ballpoint. Fabric Use: Knits and some stretch fabrics. Made especially for sewing on knits. The medium ballpoint does not damage or break knitted fibers. Also known as Jersey Needles. Carded, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Embroidery-Needles-17 Carded, Chrome, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Embroidery-Needles5-Pack-100192 Bulk - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Embroidery-Needles-Box-of-100-100070 Bulk, Chrome - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Embroidery-Needles-Bulk-100203

Microtex Needles, Chrome

Color Code: PURPLE Feature: Chrome plated. Very slim acute point. Fabric Use: Micro fibers, polyester, silk, foils, artificial leather, coated materials. Very thin acute point creates beautiful topstitching and perfectly straight stitches for quilt piecing when precision is paramount. Carded, Chrome, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Microtex-Needles5-Pack-100194 Bulk, Chrome - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/CHROME-Microtex-Needles-Bulk-100204

Super NonStick Needles

Color Code: None Features: A Super Universal Needle with a non-stick coating of NIT (Nickel-Phosphor-PTFE). Extra-large eye is suitable for embroidery work. The eye corresponds to a needle two sizes larger (i.e., the 70/10 NonStick eye is similar to a size 90/14 regular Universal eye). A distinctive scarf with a special design of the eye ensures the prevention of skipped stitches. A slightly rounded point provides trouble-free sewing on most materials. Strong conical blade reinforcement easily handles thick fabrics like denim. Fabric Use: Machine embroidery; hook and loop tapes; general sewing. Carded, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/SUPER-NonStick-Needle-Carded-100254 Bulk - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/SUPER-NonStick-Needles-Box-of-100-100255

Metallic Needles

Color Code: LIGHT PINK Feature: Elongated eye. Fabric Use: Metallic and other specialty threads. A “must-have” for sewing with sensitive metallic threads. The elongated eye prevents shredding and breaking of metallic threads. Carded, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Metallic-Needles-19 Twin, Carded - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Metallic-Twin-Needles-20

Hemstitch Needle

Color Code: None Feature: A wing on each side of the needle. Fabric Use: Light or medium weight loosely woven fabrics. Popular for heirloom sewing and to create decorative cutwork. Carded, 5-Pack - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Hemstitch-Needles-11 Twin, Carded - https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/Double-Hemstitch-Needles-12