Choosing the correct needle for the fabric and thread type is very important. You should change your needle no less than every 20 hours of actual sewing time. Using a dull needle could cause damage to your hook and/or bobbin assembly as well as cause less than perfect stitches in your embroidery design.

Embroidery – Has a universal point (not sharp, not ball) and has a teflon-coated eye. This helps to keep the thread from heating up and shredding during embroidery. Sizes range from 10/70 to 14/90.

Metafil – Very similar needle to the embroidery but with a ball point.

Metallica – A must for metallic threads! Has a longer Teflon coated eye which helps cut down on thread breakage.

Microtex – This needle has a very sharp, fine point. Perfect for embroidery on fine cottons, silks, micro-fibers and wovens.

Titanium – This needle is dipped in titanium, which makes it three times stronger than regular embroidery needles. Use when stitching out heavy designs or when stitching on thick fabric such as denim or canvas. This needle is also especially nice on lightweight fabrics because the smaller tip will not create large holes. Available in 11 or 14 sizes.

Leather – Use when embroidering on leather or leather like materials. The elongated scarf penetrates without leaving large holes.

BallPoint – The rounded tip of this needle helps to prevent skipped stitches on knit or blend fabrics.