Confused about machine needle sizes? - Just remember the larger the number = thicker the fabric.
A pack of assorted sharp hand sewing needles.
Packet of darners hand sewing needles, longer in length and slighty bigger eyes. Good for tacking or hand sewing through thick layers of fabric like quilting.
To assist in the threading of both hand and machine needles.
Schmetz jeans needles. 5 in a pack. Size 100(16)
The ideal size for sewing jeans and other thicker fabrics, also great for sewing with metallic thread as the larger eye helps to prevent metallic thread from shearing.
Schmetz Jersey Ball Point machine needles, 5 in a pack in various sizes 1x 100(16), 1x 90(14), 2x 80(12) and 1x 70(10).
Will give a good stitch quality on Jersey and stretchy fabric.
Schmetz machine needles, 5 in a pack all sized 60(8).
Ideal when using fine silk, chiffons, organzas and other fine fabrics.
Schmetz machine needles, 5 in a pack, all size 70(10).
Schmetz machine needles, 5 in a pack, all size 80(12).
Schmetz machine needles, 5 in a pack, all size 90(14).
Schmetz stretch machine needles, 5 in a pack, all size 90(14).
Use on synthetic fabrics for a better stitch quality
Twin needles will give you a pararell row of straight stitches on the top of your fabric and a zig zag on the underneath. Great for a number of uses heming t-shirt fabric without stretching the fabric, and is the closest you will get to a professional cover stitched hem.
The 2mm twin needle is the ideal size for computorised sewing machines with a twin needle function button.
They come in different sizes, and the sizes refer to the distance between the needles. 2 in a pack.
Options
1 - 2mm
2 - 3mm