Sewing Machine Needles: Introduction

Using the correct type of sewing machine needle for your project will go a long way to determining your project’s success or failure.

Selecting a sewing machine needle is not difficult. The "Types Chart" details the different types of needles available as well as their unique applications.

Use this chart as a guideline only when selecting your needle. Just because one type of needle is recommended for a specific purpose, such as metallic needles for metallic thread, does not mean that another needle will not produce as good or better results.

If you find that one needle does not produce good stitching quality, swap it out for another type of needle.

Remember too, that the eye of the machine needle should be just large enough to accommodate the weight of thread you are using. Too large an eye will result in holes in your project; too small an eye will result in possible shredding of your thread.

And always remember, machine needles do dull over time. Make sure your needle is sharp and this will go a long way towards producing good stitching.

Sewing Machine Needles
Sewing Machine Needles: Introduction
Sewing Machine Needles: Parts Chart
Sewing Machine Needles: Sizing Chart
Sewing Machine Needles: Types Chart