Point shapes for SCHMETZ household sewing machine needles

There is often the misconception that sewing needles are always sharp, especially among beginners to sewing. However, if you look at the points in detail, you will see that there are different point shapes used for different applications.

The point styles for SCHMETZ household sewing machines in detail:

 

Slightly rounded point

The slightly rounded point is the standard point shape for household sewing machine needles. This point shape is qualified for trouble-free sewing of most materials and many applications.

 
 

The following sewing needles have a slightly rounded point:

  • Universal Needle
  • Black Super Universal Needle
  • Gold Topstitch Needle
  • Metallic Needle
  • Double Eye Needle
  • Quick Threading Needle

 
 

Slim, slightly rounded point

This point with slim taper to the slightly rounded point allows a particularly smooth and gentle penetration into sensitive fabrics and avoids material damages.

 
 

The following needle has a slightly rounded point:

  • Quilting Needle
  • Black Super Fine Needle

 
 

Acute point

The acute point is qualified for accurate piercing of woven materials. It creates an exact seam appearance with straight stitches.

 
 

The following sewing needle has an acute point:

  • Longarm Quilting Needle

 
 

Slim acute point

This point with slim taper to the acute point is suitable for accurate piercing of densely woven and coated materials. It creates an exact seam appearance with straight stitches and helps to reduce seam puckering.

 
 

The following sewing needle has an slim acute point:

  • Microtex Needle

 
 

Medium ball point

The medium ball point displaces fabric threads and loops and penetrates into the gaps. This prevents material damage. It is used in knitwear and materials with elastane. It is also very suitable for denim and for embroidery.

 
 

The following sewing needles have a medium ball point:

  • Stretch Needle
  • Super Stretch Needle
  • Black Super Stretch Needle
  • Jersey Needle
  • Jeans Needle
  • Gold Jeans Needle
  • Embroidery Needle
  • Gold Embroidery Needle

 
 

Twist point

The twist point (LL) is a cutting point with a lens-shaped cross-section; the incision is made at an angle to the direction of the seam. It provides easier penetration of leather and leather-like materials. This point shape creates a decorative stitch slightly inclined towards the left (in household machines which are threaded from the front).

 
 

The following sewing needle has a twist point:

  • Leather Needle LL

 
 

Half triangular point

The half triangular point (DH) is a cutting point with a triangular cross-section. It provides easier penetration of leather and leather-like materials. This point shape creates particularly straight stitches.

 
 

The following sewing needle has a half triangular point:

  • Leather Needle DH

 
 


You can test it out for yourself and see what effects the different points have while sewing: Get a Jeans and Microtex Needle, NM 110 each – the thicker the needle, the better the test can be performed. Now try to penetrate multiple layers of the denim material using the Microtex Needle. You will notice that this requires a great deal of force. Carry out the same test using the Jeans Needle. Far less force is necessary here to penetrate the layers. The reason for this is that each point has different effects: for instance, rounded points reduce the penetration resistance of woven and knitted fabrics, making sewing easier for you and your machine.

 
 
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