WHAT NEEDLE DO I USE?

If you're wondering about what sewing machine needle to use with what thread, we hope this reference guide will be helpful.

Superior Thread Titanium-coated Topstitch #70/10. 

 

 

Guaranteed to last 5-8 times longer than regular needles. 
Pack of 5.  Recommended for Piecing, Appliqué & Embroidery using finer threads.

Use with:  Bottom Line, Superior Kimono Silk.
 

Superior Thread Titanium-coated Topstitch #80/12. 

 

Guaranteed to last 5-8 times longer than regular needles. 
Pack of 5. Recommended for Piecing, Appliqué & Embroidery using finer threads.

Use with: Bottom Line, MasterPiece,   NiteLite, So Fine, Vanish-Lite, and Vanish-Extra.
 

Superior Thread Titanium-coated Topstitch #90/14. 

 

Guaranteed to last 5-8 times longer than regular needles. 
Pack of 5.

Recommended for quilting, appliqué and embroidery using medium weight threads.

Use with:  Highlights, King Tut, Living Colors, Metallic, Nature Colors, NiteLite, and Rainbows.
 

Superior Thread Titanium-coated Topstitch #100/16


 

Guaranteed to last 5-8 times longer than regular needles.  Pack of 5.
Recommended for quilting, appliqué and embroidery using heavier threads.

Schmetz Sharp 60/8  (very thin/ fine fabric)

 

Sharp point for perfectly straight stitches. For use in topstitching or edge stitching applications on silk and microfiber fabrics.
 

Schmetz Sharp 70/10 (thinnest fabric)
 

Sharp point for perfectly straight stitches.  Use for regular sewing and topstitching or edge stitching applications on silk and microfiber fabrics.
 

Schmetz Sharp 80/12 (medium weight fabric)

Schmetz Sharp 90/14 (thicker fabric) or

Schmetz 90/16 (heaviest fabric)
 

Sharp point for perfectly straight stitches. Use for regular sewing and topstitching or edge stitching applications on silk and microfiber fabrics.
 

 

Schmetz Jeans/Denim 70/10 (thinner weight)


Schmetz Jeans/Denim 80/12 (medium weight)


Schmetz Jeans/Denim 90/14 (heavy)

Schmetz Jeans/Denim 100/16 (very heavy)

Schmetz Jeans/Denim 110/18 (heaviest)
 

For jeans and similar densely woven materials.

 


 

 

Schmetz Topstitch 80/12 (thinner fabric)

Schmetz Topstitch 90/14 (medium weight fabric)

Schmetz Topstitch 100/16 (heavier weight fabric)
 

Extra sharp with an extra large eye and a large groove to accommodate topstitch thread. Use where larger eye size is beneficial.

 

Schmetz Quilting 75/11 (thinner fabric)

Schmetz Quilting 90/14 (medium weight fabric)
 

Special taper to point prevents damage to the sensitive, expensive materials used in quilting.

 

Schmetz Embroidery 75/11 (thinner fabric)

Schmetz Embroidery 90/14 (medium weight fabric)
 

For use with polyester, rayon and specialty machine embroidery thread.
 

Schmetz Metallica 14/90 (5-pk)


 

Provides trouble-free sewing with metallic threads. It has a large eye to make threading easier.   It also has a large groove to prevent shredding of the delicate metallic threads during stitch formation.

   

 

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