Schmetz Microtex (Sharp) Needles
Schmetz is the choice of those who want the very best quality machine needles. Schmetz have been in the business of manufacturing premium quality machine needles since 1851, so their products are well and truly tried and tested!
Schmetz Microtex needles feature a very sharp, slim point. These are designed for stitching micro fibres and closely woven fabrics, including polyester micro fibre and silks, poplin, etc. Their ultra sharp points and slim yet strong shafts, make them also suitable for quilt piercing and patchwork piercing.
Offered in single packs of 5 needles, please select your preferred needle size from the drop down box and your order will be dispatched no later than the next working day following receipt of payment, same day where possible. Price includes free post and packing by Royal Mail 2nd class post (to UK only please) with options to upgrade if needed more urgently.
If you purchase more than 1 packet of needles, please be sure to add them to your basket and pay in one single transaction, to take advantage of the multi buy discounts:
2 packets gain 10% discount, 3 packets gain 12% discount, 4 or more gain 15%
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Needle sizes:
These needles have a shank (the top part of the needle that goes into the machine) which is 2mm in diameter and has a flat machined on it. They are the type designed to fit the vast majority of domestic sewing machines.
Needles come with European metric and American sizing numbers. The smaller the numbers, the finer the needle. Size 70/10 denotes a fine needle that is 0.7mm in diameter. Size 90/14 denotes a thicker needle that is 0.9mm in diameter.
70/10 is considered a fine needle.
80/12 and 90/14 sizes are more in the
medium range.
100/16 (and above) are considered a
more heavy duty size.
Sometimes a little trial and error is needed to establish which needle works best on a particular fabric, machine setup and thread being used.
Thank you for looking.