Schmetz Needles Guide For Color Indicators

Schmetz makes it easy to determine both what type of needle you're sewing with and the size. They have color indicators on their home sewing machine needles. Find the color code on their home sewing needles and match it to the guide to figure out your needle specifications. Most Schmetz Home Sewing Needles have two bands of color – the top color band indicates needle type and the bottom color band indicates needle size. Please note that Schmetz Universal, Hemstitch, Double Eye, and Quick Threading needles only have one color band to identify needle size.

It's easy to tell what type of Schmetz Sewing Needle you have if you know what the color indicators mean.

ABOUT SCHMETZ SEWING NEEDLES

Schmetz was established in 1851 – that's about 175 years in business! It should come as no surprise that Schmetz is internationally renowned as one of the finest sewing machine needle manufacturers. Choosing a high quality sewing machine needle means you're more likely to maintain smooth, even stitches in your work.

What Sewing Machines Do Schmetz Needles Work With?

Schmetz needles can be used in all of these brands of sewing machines:

• Brother

• Singer

• Viking

• Pfaff

• Bernina

• Juki

• Baby Lock

• Janome

• Elna

• Necchi

• and more!

What Do The Top Color Bands On Schmetz Needles Mean?

The top color indicator band on Schmetz Home Sewing Needles tells you what type of needle it is. Download and refer to the handy guide so you always can quickly determine your Schmetz needle type.

• White = Universal Needle

• Yellow = Stretch Needle

• Orange = Jersey Needle

• Blue = Jean/Denim Needle

• Brown = Leather Needle

• Purple = Microtex Needle

• Turquoise = Quilting Needle

• Red = Embroidery Needle

• Pink = Metallic Needle

• Teal = Topstitch Needle

• Light Grey = Specialty Needles (HAx1SP, 130/705 H-PS, 7058)

• Black = Overlock Needles (HAx1SP, 130/705 H-PS, 7058)

What Do The Bottom Color Bands On Schmetz Needles Mean?

The bottom color indicator band on Schmetz Home Sewing Needles tells you what size needle it is. Download and refer to the handy guide so you always can quickly determine your Schmetz needle size.

• Red = 130/21

• Black = 125/20

• Brown = 120/19

• Yellow = 110/18

• Purple = 100/16

• Blue = 90/14

• Orange = 80/12

• Pink = 75/11

• Turquoise = 70/10

• Light Grey = 65/9

• Teal = 60/8

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Use this handy chart to quickly determine what type and size of Schmetz sewing needle you have.

Save this Schmetz Needle Color Indicator Chart for a color-coded guide to Schmetz needle types and sizes.

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