Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles, Household / Domestic - Quick Threading / Handicap / Easythreading / Self Threading (Various Sizes) System: 705 HDK. THE WORLD'S BEST NEEDLES. FREE large WB1 needle threader. • Sizes: 80/12, 90/14. • Colour Code: None (Needle size only). • Coating: Nickel. • Point Shape: Slightly rounded point. • Special Feature: Eye slotted laterally. • Feature: Universal needle with a slip-in threading slot in the eye. • Key feature: Eye with a small slot that allows the needle to be threaded quickly and easily. • Fabric Use: Numerous - wovens and knits. A general purpose needle for effortless threading. Formerly known as a Handicap Needle. Not for use with sensitive fabrics (i.e. silk, microfibre etc.) because the slot might create pulled threads. It should also not be used for quilting as the fibres of the batting might be pulled out. Not recommended for use with Denim as the structure of the needle eye is too weak. A general purpose needle with a slip-in threading slot for people who have difficulty threading needles. These needles are helpful for children, those with vision problems, or those having difficulties with fine motor coordination resulting from arthritis or other conditions. They come in sizes 80/12 and 90/14. Due to the limited types and sizes available it may be preferable to use a needle threader which is purchased separately or built into the machine to accomplish a full range of sewing techniques. These needles are the same as a Universal needle but have a slot into the eye which makes them much easier to thread. These needles are threaded from the side of the needle instead of through the eye. Use the Quick Threading Needle as an alternative when your sewing machine does not have a needle threader. Make threading far easier with the Quick Threading Needle. Do not use the Quick Threading Needle when working with thin, fine materials. Threading made easy: Sometimes it can be difficult to find the eye in the needle. The Quick Threading Needle makes this simpler. This needle has a small slot on the side of the needle eye through which the thread simply slides into the eye. Suitable for the following fabrics/materials: Gabardine, jeans, twill, leather (limited to fine, thin fabrics). Schmetz German-made sewing machine needles have been made to the highest quality since 1851. Only Schmetz provides sewers worldwide with the consistent quality that sews the perfect stitch every time. While other companies attach fancy names to discounted cheap needle products, Schmetz pursues an active development and research program aimed at continually improving the performance of its needles ensuring that Schmetz sewing machine needles with consistently pull through the demands of the most challenging sewing applications and projects. Some people don't realise that the sewing machine needle is the most important element in the stitch forming process. Many needle companies wish they could match the amount of time, detail and quality of material that does into making every high quality Schmetz needle. In terms of sewing satisfaction, the price of using cheap discounted needles always exceeds the cost of the purchase. Using the correct needles for every different sewing applications makes all the difference to your sewing. Suitable for Singer, Brother, Janome, Frister & Rossmann, Bernina, Pfaff, Elna, Jaguar, Quilting Club, Husqvarna and all other household sewing machine brands. We are an official Schmetz UK stockist and we stock a huge range of sewing machine needles including Universal (Regular), Jersey / Ball Point, Stretch, Jeans / Denim, Leather, Quilting, Embroidery, Overlock, Metallic, Hemstitch / Wing, Topstitch, Quick Threading / Handicap / Easythread, Microtex, Double Eye, Spring, Twin, Triple etc. The Ironing Press Company - Europe's leading supplier of Ironing Presses, Sewing Machines and Accessories since 1977.