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REFERENCE - SEWING MACHINE NEEDLE CHART
TYPE
SIZES
DESCRIPTION
Ballpoint
60 – 100
Has a rounded point. Size 70 for lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for
t-shirt; 90 for sweatshirt fleece.
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 flex. 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 microfiber 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
Light ballpoint 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.
Metafil
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 fibers 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.
