The SCHMETZ Universal needle is the most popular, all-purpose needle type. With a slightly rounded point, the Universal needle sews woven and knit fabrics. They work with all household sewing machine brands.
Jersey (Ball Point) home sewing machine needles are recommended when working with jersey fabrics. Jersey needles are also known as a ball point needles. The medium ball point is designed to avoid the breakage of knit fibers at stitch creation. Use on knit and stretch knit fabrics. The SCHMETZ Jersey needles work with all home sewing machine brands.
Jeans/Denim Home Sewing Needles feature SCHMETZ exclusive advanced point design that is perfect for penetrating extra thick woven fabrics, denims or quilts. Needle deflection is minimized, reducing the risk of needle breakage and skipped stitches.
SCHMETZ Quilting needles are specifically designed for piecing, patchwork, and machine quilting. The special tapered design allows easier fabric penetration and helps eliminate skipped stitches. The SCHMETZ Quilting needles work with all home sewing machine brands.
SCHMETZ Microtex home sewing machine needles are generically known as a "sharp" needles. The very slim acute point creates beautiful topstitching on fashion sewing and perfectly straight stitches for piecing and quilting. Use the SCHMETZ Microtex needles when precision is paramount.
