Sewing Machine Needles

If you want to get the best results from your hours in front of the sewing machine, your sewing machine needles are of great importance. A dull or incorrectly thick needle can create unsightly holes, pull fabric or cause the machine to skip stitches. Plus, using the wrong type of needle is hard on your sewing machine.

You can find sewing machine needles for both the most delicate fabrics as well as sturdy materials such as vinyl and leather.

Sewing machine needle types - Which one should you choose?

Ever get confused about which sewing needle is right for your sewing machine project? There are sewing machine needles for most types of materials, so you just have to figure out which one is right for you.

Often, you'll be able to tell right on the package of needles if they're right for your fabric and project. The package will also show the needle number. Needles for sewing machines have a number, and the lower this is, the thinner the needle. Use thin needles for very light fabrics and thick needles for heavy material.

As a general rule, a standard sewing machine needle with the number 75 is usually included when you buy your machine.

Change your sewing machine needle often when sewing

The right sewing machine needle will determine how good your result will be. At the same time, the right needle means you don't have to go to extra trouble in front of the machine. Make sure you change the needle regularly, as a dull tip or bent needle won't sew neatly or damage the machine.

You can check the needle by placing it on a flat surface if you are unsure if it is bent. The needle will either follow the surface or reveal that it is crooked.

Sewing machine needles guide

The thickness and point of the needle determine the type of fabric it is suitable for.

For example, a leather sewing machine needle should be strong and have a wedge-shaped point so that it can easily penetrate the thick material. Unlike the leather sewing needle, a needle for delicate fabrics such as silk must be completely smooth so that it does not risk pulling on the finely woven fabric. For stretch fabrics, it is important to use a ballpoint needle with a rounded tip. This will prevent the sewing machine from skipping stitches.

Types of sewing machine needles for more specialised projects

If you're making a more special sewing project, we have many different sewing machine needles to choose from. If you want to make beautiful finishes on stretch fabric garments, a twin needle for your sewing machine is almost indispensable. It gives the right look in necklines and armholes of the home-made sweater, for example.

For the less dexterous, you can get needles that make threading the needle easy. Instead of having to fumble around and hit the little eye, a slider makes it easy to pull the thread into place in the eye.

If you need to make detailed embroideries, we have needles that make it easy to create beautiful embroideries on your embroidery machine.

We carry a wide range of quality sewing machine needles

With us, you can find sewing machine needles for all your sewing projects. You will find classic brands such as Schmetz and Prym, which have been a fixture in the sewing kits of many Danes for many years. In our range you will find needles in all sizes and for all kinds of projects.

Under our products you will be able to read a description of what the needle is suitable for. You can also contact our customer service if you need further guidance so you don't get the wrong needles ordered.