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Wing Needles, also known as Hemstitch Needles have a fin on either side of the hole which cuts a hole in the fabric. They are used for hemstitching on organza, lawn, handkerchief, bed linen ect.
- 1 needle is supplied in a compact plastic box for safe and practical storage.
- Only one size available: 100/16
This is a universal needle which means that it will fit any mechanical or digital machine that is a domestic machine. So if you have a Janome, Pfaff, Husqvarna, Juki, Elna, Britannia, Bernina, Brother, Bernette, Singer or Alpha machine this needle will fit your machine.
Suitable fabrics/materials
The best effects are achieved in loosely woven fabrics, such as:
- Linen
- Batiste
- Cotton
- Flag cloth
- Organza
- Lawn
Why Schmetz's needles?
Internationally known as the finest sewing machine needle manufacturer in the world, SCHMETZ offers a choice of high-quality sewing machine needles that can result in high-quality, smooth, even stitches in your work. As a supplier for every well-known sewing machine brand we have asked our suppliers which needle brand they would recommend using and Schemetz's needles got the highest votes by a landslide.
General Information On Needles
Sewing Machine needles must be selected according to the fabric being sewn. As a rule, the finer the fabric, the finer the needle and thread. However, bear in mind when decorating fabric this rule can be broken and a heavy thread and needle can be used even when sewing delicate fine fabrics. Leather can also be embroidered and a fine thread and needle can be used. Please be aware sewing machines become dull even though in normal use and should be discarded after one garment has been sewn(we recommend changing your needle after sewing for 5-6 hours). Fabrics made of synthetic fibres will dull needles more quickly than fabrics made of natural fibres. If a needle is slightly damaged, it can cause pulled threads to damage the fabric weave.
Tips
- Give simple blouses a special effect along the buttonhole placket.
- Stitch particularly accented seams with 40 Wt. viscose (rayon) or multi-color threads.
- Create embroidery motifs on your embroidery machine.
- Conjure up decorative effects when attaching lace.
- Prevent seam puckering on soft/light fabrics by using spray starch or a non-permanent stabilizer such as tear-off embroidery backing or water-soluble or heat-sensitive embroidery film.
Special effects with the Hemstitch Needle
The Hemstitch Needle, also known as a sword or wing needle, is used for decorative stitches, broderie anglaise and white embroidery in loosely woven fabrics such as linen. When sewing, holes are created in the seam, acting as a decorative element. Hemstitch seams can therefore be sewn easily with the sewing machine, even without having to remove the threads in the woven fabric beforehand like you do when sewing by hand. This traditional hemstitch effect is achieved by the “wings” on both sides of the needle's blade, which gently push the threads in the woven fabric to the side. The sewing thread supports this effect because it prevents the threads in the woven fabric from returning to their original position.
Before sewing
The Hemstitch Needle is threaded like any other needle. It should be noted that the automatic needle threader does not work with the Hemstitch Needle. The large stitch holes are more noticeable when the color of the sewing thread is matched to the fabric. When using a contrasting color, the sewing thread is the focus and not the holes.
Always use the Hemstitch Needle with a zigzag needle plate with an elongated stitch hole. Use a satin stitch or zigzag foot as the sewing foot. If available, use the button for the hemstitch or twin needle. Otherwise, reduce the stitch width so that the needle does not strike the sewing foot or the needle plate.
Avoid seam puckering on soft and light fabrics by using spray starch or a non-permanent stabilizer (such as tear-away non-woven backing, water-soluble or heat-soluble embroidery backing) in order to stabilize the fabric.
Stitch selection
For the best results with clearly visible holes, use a utility or decorative stitch where the needle pierces the same hole several times. These include, for example, the triple straight stitch, blanket stitch, star stitch or honeycomb stitch, which are available on many sewing machines. Often, these stitches are already marked as hemstitches in bold in the machine instructions or can be found in the machine’s heirloom menu. Experiment and see which stitches you like the best. Test this on some leftover fabric to determine the thread tension as well as a suitable stitch length and stitch width.
Tips:
- Add shine to the seam by using glossy embroidery threads.
- Sew with multi-colored threads for special effects.
- Add a personal touch to a simple blouse with a hemstitch seam along the button strip.
- Use the Hemstitch Needle on embroidery machines with embroidery files created specifically for this needle type.
- Use the decorative effect when sewing on lace.
- We deliver in-stock items to mainland UK addresses using Royal Mail and trusted national couriers.
- Smaller parcels (under 2kg) are sent via Royal Mail Standard 1st Class.
- Larger parcels (over 2kg) are dispatched using a next working day courier service.
- All Sewing Machines are dispatched Using a Next Working Day courier Service
- Some machines are shipped directly from the manufacturer using their own courier service.
- Free delivery is available on orders over £50.
- Standard delivery Below £50 is - £4.95.
- Express tracked delivery: £8.95 (available at checkout).
- Estimated delivery: 1–5 working days.
- Pre-order and back-order items will be dispatched as soon as new stock arrives.
Click & Collect
- Click & Collect is available at checkout. Simply select your preferred branch for collection.
- Please allow 1–3 working days for your order to arrive at your chosen branch, as some products are held at different locations.
- You will receive an email notification when your order is ready to collect.
- Please bring a digital or printed copy of your order confirmation when collecting your order.
- We may ask for additional ID when you collect your order for security and verification purposes.
- Please note: Items that are cut to order from a bolt or reel, including fabrics, ribbons, trims, elastic, webbing, cord, and similar products, are non-refundable and cannot be returned once your order has been completed, unless the goods are faulty or have been supplied in error.
