Correctly picked up needles for sewing machines - pledge of a beautiful line!

Have you ever encountered the problem of pixelatedlines, holes from sewing? The reason for this may be the wrong needle for your machine. Of course, it will not be difficult for professional seamstresses to pick up needles for sewing machines, but for those who like to sew or just for beginners, information about their varieties, differences and peculiarities will be useful.

There are household and industrial sewing machines.One of the differences between them is the needle holder. This is the hole where the needle is inserted and fixed. The hole has a certain size, shape and depth. Therefore, only a needle with a certain length and shape will suit a certain type of machine.

Varieties

If you look closely, you will find a number on the needle bulb. These are numbers that denote its diameter (thickness). The size range ranges from 60 to 110 mm.

1. 60, 70, 75 mm - needles for sewing machines, whichused for sewing lightweight fabrics. The tip is slightly rounded, which prevents the formation of puncture marks after sewing. This is achieved due to the fact that the needle does not pierce the hole, and pushes the fabric fiber. These needles are very good to sew knitwear, chiffon, silk and other "delicate" fabrics.
2. 80, 90 mm - needles for denser tissue.The tip is pointed, which facilitates the entry of a needle into the fabric and prevents the formation of gaps stitches. Use them when sewing trousers, jackets, suits, outerwear, etc.
3. 100, 110, 120 mm - the thickest and sharpest needlesfor sewing machines. Use for tailoring of a coat, products from denim, serge, tarpaulin. They are very durable, able to sew the thickness of the fabric layers up to 1.5 cm.

There are also universal needles, embroidery, for sewing leather.

1. Universal. Can be of any size, suitable for "non-capricious" fabrics.
2. Embroidery. Designed for embroidery special thread, different eyelet needle hole. It is a little wider, created in order not to damage the fabric or thread.
3. Skin needles are slightly flattened, cutting.spike Ideal for sewing leather goods and leatherette. Their peculiarity is that they carefully cut the skin and leave no trace after the stitching.

Needles for industrial sewing machines differ fromhousehold flask. This is the upper part of the needle, which is included in the needle holder. Needle bulb for industrial machines is round, and for household machines it has a longitudinal section. The second difference is the length. You will not be able to insert needles of different lengths into the needle holder, and if you insert them, you will not get a line.

On any needle there is a groove locatedalong, he helps guide the thread. When installing the needle in an industrial typewriter, the groove should be on the side of the left hand. Household machines are completely different. For example, the sewing machine "The Seagull" is distinguished by the installation of a needle. The machine performs a straight stitch, zigzag and finishing stitches, so the needle is set forward along the groove, and the cut of the bulb in it - from itself.

Properly selected needles for sewing machines will provide you with a beautiful and smooth stitch, preventing thread breakage and the product without punctures.