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Sewing Needle Types
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Leather Needle
Has a chisel point designed to cut as it penetrates, for sewing leather and similar materials.
Embroidery Needle
Features a special scarf, a larger eye, and a slightly rounded point to protect embroidery threads.
Ballpoint Needle
Designed to sew on knits and some stretch fabrics, it prevents the fibers from splitting.
Wing Needle
A needle with flared sides, used primarily for heirloom stitching on woven fabrics.
Denim/Jeans Needle
A very strong needle with a thick, sharp point for sewing through multiple layers of denim.
Stretch Needle
Designed specifically for synthetic suede or elastic knitwear as it has a special eye and scarf.
Universal Needle
A general-purpose needle with a slight ballpoint tip for various kinds of fabric.
Topstitching Needle
Has an extra-large eye and a pronounced groove to accommodate thick topstitching thread.
Twin Needle (Double Needle)
Consists of two needles mounted on a single shank to create two rows of stitches simultaneously.
Quilting Needle
Designed with a tapered point to sew through multiple layers and across seams.
Self-Threading Needle
Has a small slit above the eye, making it easier to pull the thread through without using a threader.
Sharp Needle
Ideal for sewing woven fabrics because it has a sharp tip that can pierce tightly woven material.
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