How to choose the best machine embroidery needle for your machine?
By considering the weave and density of the fabric, the type of stabilizer, and even the choice of thread, you can choose a needle that will help you embroider gorgeous embroidery designs.
1. Recognition of Needle
Embroidery machine needles are specially designed for use on embroidery machines. It generally works with rayon and polyester embroidery thread. It has a darker scarf on the front compared to the universal needle.
2. Common Needle Size
| European | American | How It's Written |
| 65 | 9 | 65/9 |
| 70 | 10 | 70/10 |
| 75 | 11 | 75/11 |
| 80 | 12 | 80/12 |
| 85 | 13 | 85/13 |
| 90 | 14 | 90/14 |
Embroidery needles come in a variety of sizes. The embroidery needle sizes we offer are 65/9, 70/10, 75/11, 80/12, and 90/14. Here are three common needle sizes for your reference:
- 65/9: Mainly used for small detail work when curves are sharp and density is an issue.
- 75/11: This is the most common size and is used 70-80% of the time because the diameter is not too large for embroidery and provides adequate needle force.
- 90/14: This needle is used for heavier fabrics, such as denim, because it creates larger holes in the fabric when embroidering.
3. Choose A needle size
As mentioned, different choices of thread, density, fabric and stabilizer need a suitable needle, and below are the tips for you to select the right size.
First, consider the material you are going to embroider.
Thick and dense like wool or canvas? From 90/14.
Light or medium duty (like quilting cotton)? Try 75/11.
Very light and delicate, like voile, chiffon, or crepe? Maybe even 70/10 or 65/9.
have no idea? 75/11 is a good place to start.
Second, check that the thread you choose is suitable for that needle size.
108D thread: 75/11 is suggested
75D thread: 65/9 is suggested
4. Tell the Difference between Sewing needle and Embroidery Needle
The eye of an embroidery machine needle is usually larger than the eye of a standard sewing needle.
The embroidery needle has a deep scarf, as mentioned above. They also have a rounded corner to protect the cord from shredding and breaking.
The below pic is the sewing needle. You can compare its difference with embroidery needle which has a big difference in eye and scarf.
Choosing the right size embroidery needle for each embroidery job is important to ensure quality embroidery. Excellent embroidery work requires the correct use of stabilizers and the choice of embroidery thread.