Sewing for Beginners

Needles of the 130/705 H system are used for standard household sewing machines, preferably from the sewing machine manufacturer. The thickness of a sewing needle refers to the diameter of the needle. The lower this number, the thinner the needle. It is given in 1/100mm. A sewing machine needle of size 70 therefore corresponds to a needle size of 0.7mm. Needle size and needle type depend on the fabric to be sewn.

• Universal needle: This type of needle is particularly suitable for sewing beginners. It is versatile and can be used for most fabrics, e.g. cotton, polyester and lightweight fabrics.
• Jersey needle: The point of this needle is rounded, making it particularly suitable for stretchy fabrics such as jersey and knitwear, as it will not damage the fabric.
• Stretch needle: This type of needle is particularly suitable for highly elastic fabrics and for fine fabrics, e.g. highly elastic knitwear, silk and viscose jersey.
• Jeans needle: This type of needle is very robust and is therefore ideal for thick fabrics such as denim or canvas. They are extra strong and therefore prevent the needle from breaking on firm materials.
• Microtex needle: This type of needle is particularly suitable for fine fabrics, e.g. microfiber fabrics, silk and sequin fabrics.
• Twin needle: This type of needle is particularly suitable for hemming stretch fabrics.

Rule of thumb: The needle should be changed after every major sewing project. After about four or more hours, the first problems with the needle may occur, such as skipped stitches. The needle should also be changed after a sewing accident, i.e. if the needle has hit a pin or the presser foot.