A needle is something without which the sewing process is impossible. It is necessary for both manual and machine methods of creating textiles. And while almost any needle can be used for hand sewing, working with a sewing machine requires choosing products with a certain marking.
What types of sewing machine needles are there?
These tools, necessary for the work of any needlewoman, are divided among themselves by the shape of the tip and markings. Let's take a closer look at each of the criteria.
According to the shape of the tip
Depending on this, sewing machine needles can be:
- Universal. They can work with any type of fabric - both stretchy and non-stretchable. Thanks to their pointed tip, they can pierce gabardine and sew delicate silk.
- Knitted. A distinctive feature of this variety is the rounded tip. It pushes the fibers apart rather than punching them, which is especially important for this fabric. As a result, the products do not pull together at the seams and do not release arrows during wear.
- For working with leather. Their points resemble felting needles - they are very sharp and have three edges. They can be used for both natural and artificial materials. Some craftswomen sew felt and other dense and capricious fabrics with such needles.
- For jeans. They are considered the strongest and thickest. Their core is more reinforced, which makes it possible to easily pierce not only denim, but also tarpaulin and harder fabric.
By labeling
The first thing to remember is that the lower the number, the thinner the needle. Accordingly, the fabric for it should be thin and pliable. The thread is also matched to the needle marking. For example, if you stitch denim with silk thread, it will come out beautifully, but not too durable. When choosing, it is worth considering that a different marking principle works here: not the same as with needles. The threads are designed in such a way that the lower the number, the thicker they are. For example, number 10 will be very strong and thick. And the number 100 on the threads indicates that they are suitable for polyester or silk.
Important! Markings may differ in inch or metric units.
The table will help you find a more complete list of numbers:
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Other types of sewing machine needles
They are selected for specific purposes:
- For embroidery. They are distinguished by the presence of a wide ear and an enlarged groove.
- For quilting. They have an interesting structure, in which the tip is thin and rounded at the tip.
- For metallized threads. Threading is made easier by the long eyelet.
- Microtex. Designed for working with film-coated materials.
- Double and triple. They help create a decorative effect even on the simplest stitch.
In addition to the above, you can find other types of sewing machine needles.But they are mostly used to perform certain operations that may not be familiar to those who are just starting to sew.
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