LEATHER SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES

Leather Sewing machine needles come in a number of different package styles. Purchasing the correct needle for your machine is essential if you want your machine to function properly. The needles themselves are slightly longer than standard machine needles and will not create a stitch properly on a non-singing machine.

However, please don’t despair! There are many more non-Singer machine needles on the market. The correct size and type of sewing machine needle is essential to creating a quality stitch. The old adage that you get what you pay for really holds true with machine needles.

LEATHER SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES TYPES

Leather sewing Machine needles are purchased in groups by the package. Ball points, sizes 9-11-14-16; standard point sizes 9-11-14-16; heavy loads 11-14-16. The lower the number, the finer the needle and the higher the number, the larger the needle. In general, the lighter the fabric, the smaller the needle size, and heavier fabrics use the larger needle size. Also, a small fine thread uses a smaller needle. Your machine comes with several needles and it is wise to know which needle to use for the fabric you are sewing.

Here are the different types of sewing machine needles

• Sharp: they are of medium length with small round eyes. Used for appliqué quilting and a universal hand sewing needle.
• Between: these needles are small round eyes for delicate quilting and detailed handwork.
• Chenille: these are for densely woven fabrics because they have a long, large eye and a thick stem. Also for embroidering with silk ribbon.
• Tapestry: They have blunt tips and long eyes. They are used for cross stitch, embroidery and are perfect for teaching young children to sew.
• Embroidery/Embroidery: These are used for embroidery stitches or all types of embroidery and These sharp needles have long, oval eyes that hold yarn and embroidery thread.
• Beading: These are used to pick up several beads or beads at once before attaching them to a project. They are long and delicate with small round eyes.
• Long arrows: Used for smoking; thanks to the large eye and long shaft, the stitches line up perfectly.
• Leather: They have a three-sided chisel that easily cuts through leather and suede.
• Trapunto: These are long, blunt gliding yarns or cords in sewn channels in garments and blankets.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR LEATHER SEWING MACHINE NEEDLE SIZES

These are parts that make up one of the sizes of leather sewing machine needles. First, the shank is the one that is attached to the needle holder of the machine. The shoulder is where the thick shank tapers to the shaft.

All sizes of sewing machine needles come in different tip types. The regular tip is said to be the finest and can split the thread of already woven materials. A ball tip is used for knitted materials because it is able to minimize cut threads. The chisel is used for leather materials because it can punch holes during work.

• Size guide

Numbers are very important when it comes to sewing machine needle sizes. The type with the lowest number is actually the best type. For US sizes, a #8 needle is the thinnest and a #19 needle is the thickest. Other sizes include 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18 and 19. European needle sizes include 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120. This means that the finest number 60 and the heaviest and thickest is number 120.

The numbers here do not mean that European needles are larger than American types. They are essentially the same. An American size 8 needle is the same as a European size 60 needle and so on.

When choosing the size of sewing machine needles, it is important to know the type of fabric that will be used. The lighter and thinner the fabric, the more you need to choose fine needles. You will be sure that the fabric will not be damaged and the work will go smoothly.

HOW TO CHOOSE LEATHER NEEDLES FOR SEWING MACHINE

Leather sewing machine needles can be classified in two ways. One of them is the type of tip the needle has, i.e. the shape of its tip. Next is the needle size for each tip type.

For cotton and linen fabrics, it is best to choose a needle with a regular tip, which is also used for a wide variety of fabrics. The sharp point of the needle easily pierces the woven fabric, making the result smoother and the stitches more even.

• A ball point is another common type of leather sewing machine needle. This type of needle is designed for knits, single knits or double knits. A ball point needle easily slides through the threads of the fabric instead of piercing them. Using a regular pointed needle can cause the stitch to be uneven as well as snagging.
• A wedge tip needle is suitable for sewing leather, suede, vinyl or other materials that have the same properties. These materials are not woven and are much stronger compared to woven or knitted fabrics. The wedge-shaped point of the needle makes it easier to cut through the material.
• A twin needle is another special needle used to create two rows of stitches placed close together. Other types of decorative needles are also used for embroidery. And since embroidery is a dense type of sewing, the needles are made of much stronger materials. Another type of needle is also used for serger or over lock sewing.
• It is also important to consider the size of the needle you will be using. Each needle also comes in a wide range of sizes for different weights of fabrics. The needle size is indicated by a number. In the US, the size is from 8 to 18, while in Europe the range is 60 – 110. Singer sewing machine needles come with the appropriate numbers from each series.

MOST COMMON CAUSES OF BREAKING LEATHER SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES

Here are the most common reasons for broken leather sewing machine needles. A few extra steps to double-check your settings before you start sewing can save you time, pain, and expensive repair bills!

• Your needle was of poor quality. Use quality, polished steel needles
• You pull the fabric through the machine. When you run the fabric through the machine, it applies the necessary pressure and bends it out of place.
• The needle is not installed correctly. Check your manual to make sure it is inserted correctly.
• The needle may be too thin for the fabric you are working with. For sewing heavier fabrics such as denim or leather, use strong needles.
• You may have hit a pin. If possible, do not sew over pins. Pin them so they don’t go through the presser foot, or don’t remove them when you get close to the presser foot and before they actually go under the presser foot.
• The presser foot is loose. This causes the needle to hit the presser foot and bend. There should be a screw to tighten the leg.
• The stitch plate is loose. Make sure it is securely locked and in the right place for the needle to pass through.
• You have a plate with one hole on your machine and you are using a decorative stitch such as zigzag or another stitch that is wider and hits the plate. Change to a pad that is designed for wider stitches and therefore has a wider opening.

CONCLUSION

Choosing the right material and equipment for your sewing project will help ensure success. A little research can help you choose.  Leather Sewing machine needles come in a variety of sizes and styles for many purposes. Needles are classified in two main ways. The first is the type of tip the needle has, i.e. the shape of the tip. Then there may also be several needle sizes for each tip type. A regular pointed needle can be used on a wide variety of woven fabrics such as cotton and linen. The sharp point is able to pierce the fibers of the fabric.