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Schmetz
$4.95 USD
For general sewing of most woven and knit materials. For use in household sewing machine brands and types for which needles with a flat shank are required.
Size 80/12. 5-count in each package. Made in India.
Choosing the Right Needle Size
Larger needle numbers indicate a thicker needle, designed for heavier or more layered fabrics. The first number ("70") indicates the European size, and the second ("10") indicates the American size.
| Needle Size | Best For | When to Choose It |
|---|---|---|
| 70/10 | Fine fabrics, precision piecing | Use for lightweight cottons, fine prints, or when you want maximum accuracy with minimal fabric disturbance |
| 80/12 | Medium-weight fabrics | A great everyday size for quilting cottons, general sewing, and piecing standard seams |
| 90/14 | Layered or heavier fabrics | Ideal for machine quilting, thicker seams, batting, or dense fabric layers |