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Schmetz Jersey & Stretch Sewing Machine Needles

Jersey needle tip over a brown knit fabric

When it comes to sewing stretchy fabrics like jersey, knits, and elastic materials, having the right needle is essential for achieving flawless results. Schmetz offers a range of Jersey and Stretch Needles, each designed with specific properties to ensure your sewing projects are smooth, durable, and free from skipped stitches. Whether you're working with lightweight T-shirts, swimwear, or heavier knit garments, Schmetz Jersey and Stretch Needles are the ideal tools to keep your projects professional and seamless.

Jersey Needles

Schmetz Jersey Needles are crafted with a medium ball point, designed to gently slip between the yarns of knit fabrics without causing damage. These needles are perfect for sewing everyday knits like jersey, interlock, and other synthetic stretch materials. The medium ball point prevents holes and snags, ensuring smooth stitching with reduced risk of skipped stitches.

Recommended Fabrics for Jersey Needles: Lightweight to medium knits / Jersey, interlock, tricot / Stretchy synthetic fabrics

Stretch Needles

For extremely elastic fabrics, such as Lycra, elastane, or any fabric containing a high degree of stretch, Schmetz Stretch Needles offer superior performance. These needles feature a specially designed deeper scarf and a medium ball point, which help reduce skipped stitches and ensure even feeding of the fabric. Stretch Needles are particularly effective when sewing swimwear, activewear, or fabrics with elastic fibres.

Recommended Fabrics for Stretch Needles: Highly elastic fabrics / Lycra, spandex, elastane blends / Swimwear, sportswear, and stretch velvet

Key Features:

  • Close up of a Schmetz Jersey needle tipMedium ballpoint tip: Designed to penetrate between the loops of knit fabrics without damaging the fibres.
  • Prevents skipped stitches: Ensures smooth, skip-free stitching on stretchy and knit fabrics.
  • Recommended for knit fabrics: Perfect for sewing jersey, interlock, lycra, and other stretch materials.
  • Compatible with domestic sewing machines: Suitable for most home sewing machines.

Needle Sizes and Pack Options:

Both Jersey and Stretch Needles are available in a range of sizes to suit various fabric types and weights. You can choose from packs of 5 or 10 needles, with assorted sizes to accommodate different sewing needs.

  • Jersey Needles: 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16
  • Stretch Needles: 75/11, 90/14

With both Jersey and Stretch Needle assortments, you’ll always have the right needle on hand for your specific fabric, ensuring smooth, even stitches and a professional finish.