Sewing machine needles by Hemline
Ball Point
Specifically designed for knit fabrics, jerseys and interlocks
Rounded tip separates the fibres to prevent laddering or running
Sizes available:
70\10
100\16
80\12
90\14
Assorted
Stretch
Specifically designed for two way stretch knits, Lycra, power net, silk jersey and other highly elasticated synthetic fabrics
Sizes available:
75\11
90\14
Assorted
Jeans
Ideally suited for denim fabrics, heavy twill, workwear and densely woven fabrics such as canvas and heavy linens
Sharp point and stiffer shank to resist deflection to sew a straight stitch on thicker fabric
Sizes available:
100\16
110\18
80\12
90\14
Assorted
Leather
Feature a chisel point (designed to cut as it penetrates) for sewing Leather and suedes
Never use for sewing textiles or artificial Leather
Sizes available:
100\16
110\18
80\12
90\14
Assorted
Sharp\Micro
A fine sharp point for stitching tightly woven fabric such as micro fibre and other synthetics
Sharp needle gives a perfect straight stitch, ideal for top stitching and patchwork and piercing
Sizes available:
60\8
70\10
80\12
90\14
Assorted
Quilting
Quilting needles use a specifically designed point to minimise any damage to the fabric and prevent skipped stitches when sewing through quilts
Sizes available:
80\12
80\12 Titanium
90\14
Embroidery
Designed for machine embroidery using rayon, cotton or polyester embroidery thread
Sizes available:
75\11
80\12 Titanium
90\14
Assorted
Metalfil
Specifically designed for metallic and other embroidery threads
Enlarged polished eye
High performance needle
Sizes available:
80\12
Twin Universal
Twin needles are designed for practical and decorative sewing such as pin-tucking, seam finishes, top stitching etc
Universal needles are for sewing on normal fabrics
Use at reduced speed
Sizes available:
80\12 1.6mm
80\12 2mm
80\12 3mm
80\12 4mm
100\16 6mm
Twin Ball Point
Twin needles are designed for practical and decorative sewing such as pin-tucking, seam finishes, top stitching etc
Ball Point needles are for sewing knitted fabrics, especially cotton knits
Use at reduced speed
Sizes available:
80\12 3mm
80\12 4mm
Twin Stretch
Twin needles are designed for practical and decorative sewing such as pin-tucking, seam finishes, top stitching etc
Stretch needles are for sewing elasticized fabric
Use at reduced speed
Sizes available:
75\11 2.5mm
75\11 4mm
Twin Jeans
Twin needles are designed for practical and decorative sewing such as pin-tucking, seam finishes, top stitching etc
Jeans needles are for sewing denim fabrics
Use at reduced speed
Sizes available:
100\16 4mm
Twin Embroidery
Twin needles are designed for practical and decorative sewing such as pin-tucking, seam finishes, top stitching etc
Embroidery needles are for sewing with embroidery thread
Use at reduced speed
Sizes available:
75\11 2mm
Hemstitch
Hemstitch needles are also known as wing needles
The fins on both sides of the shaft of this help create the wider aperture sought after by scrapbook and heirloom stitchers
Sizes available:
100\16
Triple Universal
Triple needles are designed for practical and decorative sewing such as pin-tucking, seam finishes, top stitching etc
Use at reduced speed
Sizes available:
80\12
Top Stitch
Designed for top stitch, sashiko and blanket stitching
The sharp point allows the needle to penetrate easily through medium to heavy fabric
Sizes available:
80\12
90\14
Metalfil Twin
Twin needles are designed for practical and decorative sewing such as pin-tucking, seam finishes, top stitching etc
Metalfil needles are for embroidery with metallic threads
Use at reduced speed
Sizes available:
80\12 2mm
80\12 3mm
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