When you think of a quality sewing needle, you think
Schmetz Needles. Since 1851 SCHMETZ has been the leading manufacturer of quality sewing machine needles in the world.
Red Rock Threads carries the following Types of Schmetz Needles:
Embroidery
Schmetz Embroidery Needles are designed with a special scarf and large eye to prevent shredding and breakage when sewing with metallic and other machine embroidery threads.
Schmetz Embroidery Needles
Quilting
Schmetz Quilting Needles have a special taper point, making them ideal for quilt work. The special design also makes sewing the crossed seams easier.
Schmetz Quilting Needles
Universal
Schmetz Universal Needles are a light ballpoint needle for all woven and knitted fabrics. Designed to prevent shredding and breakage when sewing with metallic and other machine embroidery threads.
Schmetz Universal Needles
Denim/Jeans
The modified medium ball point and reinforced blade make
Schmetz Denim/Jeans Needles perfect for penetrating extra thick woven fabrics (like Denim) or multiple layers in Quilts.
Schmetz Denim/Jeans Needles
Stretch
Schmetz Stretch Needles are designed specifically for synthetic suede and elastic knitwear. The special construction prevents skipped stitches common to knits.
Schmetz Stretch Needles
Ball Point
Schmetz Ball Point Needles penetrate between the fibers of the fabric, not through the fibers like a sharp needle. Ball needles are best suited to knit fabrics.
Schmetz Ball Point Needles
Leather
Schmetz Leather Needles are knife-edge point needles that will easily penetrate even the toughest leather for trouble free sewing!
Schmetz Leather Needles
Twin
Schmetz Twin Needles are specifically constructed to provide trouble free sewing in creating single and dual color seams using a zig-zag sewing machine that thread front to back.
Schmetz Twin Needles
Sharp Microtex
Schmetz Sharp Microtex Needles have a sharp point for perfectly straight stitches. For use in topstitching or edge stitching applications on silk and microfiber fabrics.
Schmetz Sharp Microtex Needles
Metallic
Schmetz Metallic Needles have trouble-free sewing with metallic thread with this needle. The large eye and special groove prevents shredding.
Schmetz Metallic Needles
Serger Overlock
Schmetz Serger Overlock Needles have a sharp point and are suitable for all fabrics. There are two different types of needle systems for serger machines.
Schmetz Serger Overlock Needles
Hemstitch Wing
Schmetz Hemstitch Wing Needles are a single wing needle for decorative stitching on tightly woven fabrics.
Schmetz Hemstitch Wing Needles
Topstitch
Schmetz Topstitch Needles are extra sharp with an extra-large eye and a large groove to accommodate topstitch thread.
Schmetz Topstitch Needles