Schmetz Stretch Needles 75/11 (130/705 H-S)

Schmetz Stretch Needle 75/11 (130/705 H-S)

The packaging shows a piece of stretchy, fine-knit fabric on a lilac background right away, exactly the kind of material this needle is designed for. The five needles sit neatly in a clear flip box with the distinctive yellow and pink marking on the shaft, the hallmark of the Schmetz Stretch system. Compact, organized, and ready to slip back into your sewing basket.

Product Features:

• Item Number: NADEL75STR
• Full package: 5 needles per pack. 20 packs per box

About this material

This needle is no ordinary universal needle but a specially engineered stretch needle with a rounded point. That rounded point pushes the fibers of elastic fabrics to the side instead of piercing through them, so you won't get broken stitches or laddering. The eye and the shank are shaped so the needle bends or breaks less easily when sewing soft, flexible material. This detail alone makes the difference between a smooth, even seam and fabric riddled with skipped stitches.

Applications

These needles belong in every sewing basket where elastic fabrics are used. Think about:

• Sewing knit and jersey shirts
• Making elastic underwear and sportswear
• Constructing swimwear and bathing suits
• Finishing baby clothes in stretch fabric
• Working with rib fabrics and interlock
• Attaching elastic bands without skipped stitches
• Repairs on knit sweaters and vests
• Sewing with lycra and spandex blends

Conclusion

With these Schmetz Stretch needles 75/11, you can solve skipped stitches in elastic fabrics once and for all. Look for more sewing machine needles and notions at needles and notions or explore the full range on the haberdashery page of Rijs Textiles.