Schmetz Needles have been around for 175 years. Yes, you read that right. Schmetz is a tried and true brand when it comes to sewing needles and provides strong, reliable sewing notions for the experienced (or just starting out) sewist.

Here we offer a variety of types and sizes of needles. Click on the options to stock up on yours!

1709 Universal Size: 80/12 Features a slightly rounded point. Designed to prevent shredding and breakage when sewing with metallic and other machine embroidery threads. Fabric Use: Numerous - wovens and knits. A great general purpose needle. Works with all household sewing machine brands.

1710 Universal Size 90/14 Same as above, handles slightly heavier fabric well.

1712 Denim/Jeans Size 100/16 Features a medium ball point and reinforced blade. Fabric Use: Denim and similar fabrics. Advanced point design is a SCHMETZ exclusive. For penetrating extra thick woven fabrics, denims, or quilts with minimum needle deflection, reduced risk of needle breakage and skipped stitches.

1730 Sharps (Microtex) Size 80/12 Very slim acute point. Fabric Use: Micro fibers, polyester, silk, foils, artificial leather, coated materials. Very thin acute point creates beautiful topstitching and perfectly straight stitches for quilt piecing when precision is paramount.

1731 Sharps (Microtex) Size 90/14 Same as above, handles slightly heavier fabric well.

1745 Embroidery Size 75/11 These are specialized home sewing machine needles designed to protect fragile rayon and polyester threads with a light ball point, enlarged eye, and widened groove. (130/705 H-E). dsf