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Needle name
Needle description
Purpose
Stretch double needle
130/705 H-S ZWI 75
Needle distance: 2.5/4.0
Visible hems in stretch
fabrics: pintucks,
decorative sewing.
Hemstitch double
needle
130/705 H ZWIHO 100
Needle distance: 2.5
For special effects with
hemstitch embroidery.
Universal triple
needle
130/705 H DRI 80
Needle distance: 3.0
Visible hems in stretch
fabrics, pintucks,
decorative sewing.
Example for needle description
The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following
picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.
2
1
5
3
4
130/705 H-S/70
130
= Shank length (1)
705
= Flat shank (2)
H
= Needle scarf (3)
S
= Needle point (here medium ball point) (4)
70
= Needle size 0.7 mm (5)
Thread selection
For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.
We recommend purchasing quality threads to achieve good sewing results.
• Cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for
sewing cotton fabrics.
• Mercerized cotton threads have a slight sheen that is not lost with washing.
• Polyester threads have a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast.
• Polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required.
• Rayon threads are made of natural fibers and have a brilliant sheen.
• Rayon threads are suitable for decorative stitches and achieve a more beautiful effect.
