Module One, Chapter Six, Task 1, Nifty Needles

The most suitable needles for Machine Embroidery are;

Topstitch Needles;


Most commonly used are 80, 90, 100, 110.

Fine 60, 65, 70

Medium 75, 80, 90

Heavy 100, 110, 120

DO NOT USE UNIVERSAL NEEDLES for machine embroidery.

Twin Needles;

2/80 2.5/80 Narrow pin tucks on fabric

3/90      Topstitching and medium pin tucks on medium fabric

4/90      Topstitching and hems on medium weight fabrics

4/100     Heavy fabrics

2.5/75               

4/75      Stretch twin needles for Synthetics

3/90      Metallic twin needles

NEVER USE WITH A SPACE LARGER THAN 2.5MM FOR Zig Zag

Triple Needle

3 rows of straight stitch 2.5/80

CHANGE YOUR NEEDLE EVERY 8 HOURS OF STITCHING.

Health and Safety; 

Always dispose of used needles in a secure container and expose of safely.

My Pin Tuck foot is No 3;

Straight Stitch length 2.0mm – 3.0mm

Double Needle 1.6mm – 2.5mm

Spacing foot 3 - 4mm