Embroidery Needles: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
1.Overview of Embroidery Machine Needles
There are many factors to consider such as embroidery hoop, embroidery thread and embroidery needle. It's very important to choose the right embroidery needles as it can not only prevents fabric damage, but also can affect the smoothness of the embroidery process. whether it is from the perspective of product quality, production efficiency, artistic effect or equipment maintenance, choosing the correct embroidery needle is an important link in embroidery work that cannot be ignored. By properly selecting and using embroidery needles, embroiderers can ensure the best aesthetics for each piece while protecting the long-term performance of the embroidery machine.
2. Details of Embroidery Needles
Now i will introduce the embroidery needles from the following 6 parts: shank, shaft, front groove, point, eye and scarf.
- Shank: This is the surface or part of a needle which is attached in the needle bar.
- Shaft: The thickness of shaft affects the needle size.
- Front Groove: It's a long indention on the front of your needle that ensures a smooth stitch by guiding your thread into the eye.
- Point: the part of your needle that passes through the fabric to pass thread to the bobbin hook and form your stitch. It is important not to use needles that have a bent or scratched point as this will affect the quality of your sewing (and directly impact your frustration level!).
- Eye: the part of your needle that thread passes through. Your needle type determines the size and shape of the eye.
- Scarf(Back): this is an indentation at the back of your needle that helps your bobbin hook loop thread. A longer shaft prevents skipped stitches.
3. Types of Embroidery Machine Needles
Needles come in a variety of sizes, and most are marked with two numbers. For example, you will find 75/11 needles. The first number is metric and is the diameter of the needle blade. It is measured in hundredths of a millimeter. A 75/11 needle has a blade that is 0.75mm in diameter. Standard sewing conditions will utilize needle sizes ranging from 65/9 to 80/12 needles. Smaller needles work well for finer materials, thinner threads, and delicate detail work. Larger needles work well for tougher and more abrasive materials. As the holes made by the needle are larger, sewing creates less friction on the threads and helps prevent thread breaks.
| Needle Size | For Use With | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 60/8 | Used for the thinnest threads and finest detail work | A thinner needle blade is more prone to needle deflection and breakage Uncommon needle size and can be difficult to source and purchase |
| 65/9 | Smallest of the more common needles. Used for fine fabrics, 60-weight thread, delicate design details, and tiny lettering. | A thinner needle blade is more prone to needle deflection and breakage |
| 70/10 | Used for fine fabrics, design details, and small lettering. Good needle size for a larger majority of embroidery work. | A thinner needle blade is more prone to needle deflection and breakage |
| 75/11 | Standard needle size and good for the majority of embroidery applications. | May be too large for finer detail work |
| 80/12 | Largest of the more common needles. Often used caps with buckram backing or cotton duct jackets to help alleviate thread breaks. | Larger holes can damage finer materials and smaller design details. |
| 90/14 | Used with some specialty and metallic threads | Larger holes can damage finer materials and smaller design details. Uncommon needle size and can be difficult to source and purchase |
| 100/16 | Used with the thicker 12-weight threads like the wool-acrylic blends | Larger holes can damage finer materials and smaller design details. Uncommon needle size and can be difficult to source and purchase |
4. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: Which company is best for embroidery machine
A1: There are many different brands of embroidery machines such as Blow, you can check and choose the best embroidery machines for yourself. >>Single Needle Machines such as Brother Persona PRS100 VR,Babylock Alliance, hukiTajimaSA, Ricoma EM1010, Bernina E16,Husqvarna Viking MNl1000,Janome MB4/4S/7/7S,Ea 940/970, Fortever Halo-100, etc > >Famous Embroidery Machine brands such as Tajima, Toyota, Ricoma, Happy Japan, SWF,ZSK,SWF, Melco, Barudan, Avance, Redline, Highland, CAMFIVE EMB, BleSky,InbroUSA UltraStitch, etc >>Chinese Brands such as BA, FUWEl, Fortever, Promaker,Texi, Holiauma, Fujia, Auzen, Jinyu, Leiia, Hefeng, Honpo.Smartstitch, WONYO, Fangyuan, Yeshi, FUNSUN, Futong,CBL,SINSIM,Promaker, Rainbow, Feya, MYSEW, Yunfu, chuangia Maya, Sggemsy,richpeace,ZSML, REVHON& OHM,Proemb,Yuemei, Feiyue,Yamata, Galaxy, Elucky, Sheenm名,KOM,Zoje Disen, Seeing,Sama,SHUNDA Zover, Markeyier,Anysew,Zhengtai, Rainbowe, Gtrobel,Honkon, Stenburg, Bohui Goldstone. etc >>All Brands Not Listed
Q2: What is the average cost per 1000 stitches embroidery?
A2: normally the cost of per 1000 stitches can vary from $50 cents to $4+ according to the design size, the number of thread color, the garment material, the position of the garment, etc. Usually the cost decreases if the stitches more.
Q3: How much does an embroidery machine cost?
A3: the embroidery machine cost from $1000--$20000+ which depends on its head, needles, max embroidery size, manufacture, etc.
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