Types of sewing machine needles

The needle is one of the most important elements in a sewing machine. She is responsible for the quality of the seam and the speed of work in general. That is why it is so important to be able to select the right tool suitable for this type of work. Needles for sewing machines can be labeled - for this they use letters and numbers, each of which carries certain information. Recently, color markers have been added to these markers. This solution makes life easier for a tailor, allowing you to quickly find the right needle.

Letter symbols

Each marking indicates the type of instrument suitable for working with a particular fabric. There are the following types of needles.

1. Н - needle type suitable for all types of work, professionals call them universal. Blue is used to denote it.It is convenient to work with such needles with dense matter, as they have a very sharp sharpening. They work fine in the manufacture of jeans or canvas products, even on home Brother machines;
   

2. NM - microtexes needles, denoted by lilac paint. Differ in a subtlety and sharpness of sharpening. Designed to work with the finest fabrics such as silk, fleur and taffeta. The shape of needles for sewing machines allows you to carefully handle delicate fabrics without destroying their structure.
   

3. Н-S - needles for household sewing machines used in working with elastic fabrics. They are usually denoted with yellow paint. This type of needles is characterized by its rounded tip. This needle is especially popular when working with knitwear or stretching synthetics. The special shape of the edge reduces the likelihood of gaps in the line.
   
4. HE - needles for embroiderythat paint in red. They have a noticeably rounded ear and an edge designed for fine work. Similar needles are used for industrial sewing machines, such as jamone, and for home appliances.
   
5. Н-Q - needle used when quilting. The special structure of the tip with a bevel allows such a needle to work without traces of holes.on matter.
   

6. H-SUK - a tool with a practically blunt round eye. Used by for knitted products. For example, it is very convenient for her to handle knitwear, jersey, knitted clothes.
   

7. H-LR - needle for skin. To work with such a dense material, the point of the needle is ground at an angle of forty-five degrees. The cutting edge makes it possible to create decorative stitches and slightly tilted stitches. It is not recommended to use this tool for another type of fabric.
   

Digital marking

As mentioned earlier, the quality of the future product depends on the correct choice of the needle, especially for home-made machines. Appliances such as Brother, are designed to perform a wide range of work, so you need to pay special attention to the selection of the right tools and materials.

So let's look at the symbols on the needles. The figure in the first place gives information about needle diameteras a rule, this value is indicated in hundredths of a millimeter. Thus, the smaller the number you see, the more inconspicuous the hole made for the thread will be.

The next marking digit (it is written after the fraction) indicates the number of this needle for countries that use a non-metric measurement system - yards, miles, inches, and the like.For example: needle No. 80 \ 12 has a diameter of eight tenths of a millimeter, which is indicated by the marking.

Experts do not recommend constantly choosing needles of small diameter - their size may not be suitable for a denser fabric. The owner of any typewriter - Brother, Janome, Bernina - when changing the type of fabric it is recommended to choose the tool suitable for its processing.

Choosing a needle for sewing

There are several rules for this.

1. From cone-shaped depends on the purpose of the working tool. A round bulb is commonly used in needles for industrial devices. In the household machine you need to install needles with a special saw cut made on the flask for proper installation in the slot. Having installed a needle with a round cone in a domestic machine, you risk provoking a serious breakdown.
2. In no case do not discard instructions or documentation containing technical prescriptions for using the device. They contain needle numbers and markings that are suitable for work.
3. Before starting work, inspect the needle for external damage. If she is bent or has lost the sharpening, do not try to correct the situation yourself.Needle repair is not made even by professionals, it should simply be thrown away.
4. Pick needles suitable for the fabric to be treated. Mistake when choosing most often leads to the formation of marriage. Effects such as wrinkling, skipping stitches, noticeable holes and the like appear on the fabric.