Schmetz Leather Needle 90/14 (130/705 H LL)

Schmetz Leather Needle 90/14 (130/705 H LL)

Right on the packet, you'll see what this needle was designed for: a piece of brown leather with a straight, clean line of stitching perforated through it. The needles feature that distinctive silver-coloured shaft with blue and brown colour markings, the signature of the Schmetz Leather LL series. Five needles sit neatly in a clear plastic case, ready to screw straight into your sewing machine.

Product Features:

• Item Number: NADEL90LED
• Full package: 5 needles per pack. 20 packs per box

What is this

This isn't fabric but a sewing machine needle, specially ground for leather and faux leather. The point has a unique wedge shape that cuts through the material rather than piercing it, so the fibres don't tear out and your hole stays neat and tight. You can see this shape clearly on the upright needle next to the packet, with the characteristic angled grinding just above the eye. This needle stops your stitching from pulling or the leather from tearing at the seam, something that happens quickly with a standard needle. An essential tool if you're working with leather, imitation leather or other thick, dense materials.

Uses

This needle is made for projects where a standard needle falls short. Think along these lines:

• Sewing leather bags and wallets
• Attaching straps and buckles
• Working with faux leather in clothing or decoration
• Stitching suede and nubuck
• Leather garments such as skirts and jackets
• Interior projects with leather upholstery
• Repairs to leather shoes or boots
• Felt and thick fabric combinations used with leather

Conclusion

With these Schmetz Leather Needles, you'll get a tight and lasting finish on every leather project. Check out the full range of sewing machine needles or discover more haberdashery at Rijs Textiles.