Embroidery Machine Needle Comparison Up Close - magnified needles, sizes, brands, metallics and more
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2021
- Episode #5 of my machine embroidery VLOG for 2021.
Let's get up close on embroidery machine needles! I'm using a macro lens on my camera to magnify different embroidery needles and compare them side-by-side.
Is there really a difference between brands? Are embroidery needles different than metallic or universal? Does size matter? I was surprised by what these magnified views showed, and I learned a few new things when I made this video.
I'll look at Organ, Schmetz, and Klasse brands. Compare gold or regular Schmetz, metallic needles, and various sizes from 75/11 or 90/12 up to size 18. - Навчання та стиль
I ran out of embroidery needles and so I used what I had on hand, which was microtex needles. The embroidery stitched out beautifully.
I like how you present the information. Direct and on point! Thanks!
Thank you... Love this video...
You are so welcome!
Great insight! Especially on the regular vs coated needles
You surely explained everything about adding a embroidery needle to my machine! Thank You so much for the help!
I have bought the organ needles for sewing, and I like them. I’m a little leery about ordering the organ embroidered needles because there doesn’t seem to be any marking on the packaging stating they are embroidery needles.
Great video by the way!
Good point, the Organ needle package doesn't state Embroidery. They have a chart that tells you what all the needle codes are for. The ones with EB in the code are for machine embroidery. I typically use the HAX130EB in both single and multi-needle machines with no issues.
Thank you so much! That helps a lot!
Thank you for sharing usable content.
My pleasure!
Perfect explanation!
Hello.. By now I am sure you know i am on a youtube kick today! Thank you for getting up close with the needles. I definitely need to get that magnify lens you have so I can see my needles. I always wondered the difference but just went with I'm sure they have their reasons why they are all different numbers ( i usually buy bulk multi sized packs of Organ between my embroidery, serger and sewing machine theres something for each of them) 😂.. now i know! I never knew why one was gold either. I had gotten a couple of those with my machine but being they were a different brand I thought thats just how they made theirs.
From the first day I opened an Organ needle packet and everytime since I think it looks like a half a stick of wrigley gum. Reminds me of my grandma because she would always tear hers in half ❤.. so I am extremely glad to hear someone else thinks this looks like the same stick of gum.
You're so informative.. thanks sew much!
LOL, you might binge UA-cam as much as I do! And you know what? As soon as you figure out the color system for one brand of needles you'll find that other brands have a completely different code!
@@BallyhooCreations lol its better then TV most of the time..
I can see that they would do that. I'll stick with the system easiest to remember 😂
Thanks, good and informative, your voice is so nice and calming/relaxing!!!
Oh thank you!
Great video thx
I've just discovered your YT channel, thanks to a fortuitous Facebook post. I'm loving your video style and presentations. Thanks for the great info.
Thanks Roberta, and welcome to the channel! Hope to hear more from you on future videos. 😁
Thank you sooo much for your embroidery videos. I recently bought a a Brother 535 to do small embroidery on women's clothing and you have really helped me to get off to a very good start. I have been sewing clothing and upholstery since age 10 (57 yrs) and you are the very best teacher I have had the pleasure to learn from. do you have any suggestions for embroidery on cotton velvet? (a future project) I am concerned about the thickness of the material and also slippage.
Thanks for your sweet comment Anne. For velvet, you'll want to float it on stabilizer since the hoop can leave permanent marks. And use a heat soluble topper to keep the stitches crisp - it tears off easily so you don't actually need to iron the velvet when removing it other than a few little bits that evaporate easily.
Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. One note, Ricoma has a solid round shank. If you don't have your reading glasses on it's easy to put in backwards. Of course if you have nails you can feel that groove in the front side.
Thanks for the tip!
I have learnt more out if your video, than from my agent and sales ladies. I have a brother innovis-750E and have not had good results. Very disappointed. Get frustrated.
Love your knowledge Patricia SA
It can be very frustrating! Hang in there. I'm working on a video for solving problems that will hopefully be published this week and that might help you too.
I like organ needles too
Truely and *excellent* video! Organ needles really are the BEST value for me and I almost exclusively buy them. Organ doesn't include terms like "Jeans, embroidery, universal, heavy, etc" on their packaging. Storing needles for ease of use and visible inventory was done on a sectioned off pin cushion. For example, the Jersey section says Jersey, ball needle, 90/14. I instantly know when to buy more.
thanks Susan! I loved your idea of marking on the pin cushion so you can identify your different needles.
I did the same thing for sewing and embroidery needles and straight pins. I just had 2 pin cushion tomatoes. The pink is for ball points ONLY and the red is for sharps. Back then my machine would stitch great with any needle but ballpoint sewing needles did make it slightly prettier. The machine I have now is not so forgiving and I’m trying to figure it out.
Thank you for sharing this. I am working on some recycled fabric and the inner coating of the fabric is pulling through and sticking to the needles (also making a mess in the bobbin arms). I'm assuming this is a heat/friction issue that is tearing up this cheaper fabric. Do you think teflon coated needles would be a good route to take?
That doesn't sound fun for you at all. You could try the metallic needles. You might also try using wax paper over the top of the fabric, or use sewer's aid or sewing machine oil by putting a tiny drop on the needle to help it get through the fabric. The oil might stain some fabrics, the wax paper will not. Hope you get it working!
@@BallyhooCreations thanks
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Thank you. Love your teaching videos.
I have been wondering which needle do I use for what fabric when embroidering? Ball point or regular. Now I know 'embroidery needle' covers it?
Your welcome! Embroidery needles are in between sharps and ballpoints, so they work with most fabrics. But if you get skipped stitches you can switch to a needle more appropriate to your fabric like a ballpoint/jersey or microtex sharp. Honestly, I only ever use embroidery needles anymore. 😁
@@BallyhooCreations This has been so helpful.
Great video! Quick question.. which needle would say use to embroider a windbreaker?
Assuming your windbreaker is made of something like rip-stop nylon, then use a small sharp needle. Something like a 75/11 sharp (instead of universal or ballpoint) would be ideal. Don't use basting stitches, but make sure you have strong stabilizer and try adhesive (spray or sticky stablizer) to avoid puckering of that thin nylon fabric.
Thank you for your videos . I have a baby lock I can use which ever needle ? And it has to be 75/11?
You can use any sewing machine needle in your babylock. But the 75/11 sized embroidery needles are best for 40wt poly thread on medium weight cotton fabrics. After you practice with that combo, then you can experiment with other needles and fabrics ( like 90/14 size for towels. )
@@BallyhooCreations thanks 😊
What is your take on ballpoint versus sharp?
I should have included the ballpoint/sharp comparison. You CAN see the difference in the needle point between those two types on sewing needles. My general advice is stick with the universal points for most things. But switch to a sharp if you're embroidering fine fabrics to avoid runs/snags, or use a ballpoint/jersey needle if you're getting skipped stitches on stretchy fabrics.
I'd like to know why the flat side embroidery neeldes cost so much more than the round industrial embroidery needles please,
I have no idea - perhaps you could pose the question to one of the needle manufacturing companies that sell both? It could be the flat shank and larger eye are more expensive to machine - or it could be they are taking advantage of the home sewist who buys in smaller quantities?
Do you change needle size depends on weight of thread?
EX: weight 30 and weight 40 thread
You will need to use a needle size that's big enough to thread the needle. If it's hard to thread a needle, the thread will rub on the needle too much and be more likely to shred or break. For most embroidery thread you can use the 75/11. But if you're using a 20wt cotton thread, you may want the 90/14. Especially if your automatic needle threader fails -then it's time for a bigger needle.
The organ needles on the package will it say embroidery needles?
Nope! Organ needles are weird - they don't say embroidery so you need to know their codes. The HAx1 can be used for embroidery but many of us prefer the HAx130EB because the larger eye works better with self-threading machines. I use HAx130EB on both multi-needle and single needle machines with great success.
I always thought your machine timing was set to use only a specific needle brand.
I have never heard that. Honestly, it sounds like a sales tactic that is not backed up by facts. 😁 As long as the bobbin hook is timed to catch the needle scarf, the stitch will be formed. There are exceptions, like with some sergers, but embroidery machines can use any "Groz-Beckert 130 / 705," "HAx1" or "15x1" type of needles. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle
Hi can you help me what size to use for heavy thick material embroidery please
It can depend on your machine and which heavy fabric, but a 90/14 machine embroidery needle will typically work well for fabrics like denim, canvas, fleece or leather. Many people continue to use the regular 75/11 embroidery needles on thick materials, but if your machine motor can't punch through and your 75/11 breaks - then try the bigger 90/14 needle. My old viking needs the bigger needles, but the babylock multineedle can use the smaller ones.
@@BallyhooCreations it’s a heavy fleece material
Thank you so much for replying 😊
@@BallyhooCreations I have a Brother Innov-is F440E Embroidery Machine I’ve been on eBay all day looking for the needles can’t seem to find them 😢
@@nazneenyrhhhrsaid2447 there is nothing special about the needles for that machine. All the home embroidery machines use the same needles. Look for 90/14 size machine embroidery by brands Smetz, Organ, or Klasse. Here's a link to my favorite ones on ebay www.ebay.com/itm/220685830701?hash=item3361e68a2d:g:02UAAOSwUf9cYkJ~
@@BallyhooCreations thank you so much 😊 your a life saver xxx