Schmetz Jeans Needles 130/705 H-J

The Schmetz Jeans Needle 130/705 H-J is specially engineered for sewing denim, canvas, heavy woven fabrics, and quilted materials. Featuring a reinforced blade and SCHMETZ's exclusive advanced point design, these needles penetrate thick fabrics with ease while minimizing needle deflection, skipped stitches, and thread breakage.

Designed for both home sewists and professionals, Schmetz Jeans Needles provide exceptional durability and stitch quality when working with multiple fabric layers and heavyweight materials.

Choosing the Correct Needle Size

As a general rule, always use the smallest needle size that can sew your project comfortably without causing skipped stitches or thread breakage.

Consider increasing the needle size when:

• The thread size increases.
• The fabric or material becomes more elastic.
• The fabric thickness increases.
• You are sewing multiple layers of fabric.
• You experience skipped stitches or excessive needle deflection.

Available Sizes

• 70/10
• 80/12
• 90/14
• 100/16
• 110/18
• Assorted Pack: 2 × 90/14, 2 × 100/16, 1 × 110/18

• Original SCHMETZ Jeans Needle (130/705 H-J).
• Modified medium ball point for improved fabric penetration.
• Reinforced blade design for enhanced strength and stability.
• Reduces needle deflection when sewing thick materials.
• Minimizes skipped stitches and thread breakage.
• Suitable for domestic sewing machines that use the 130/705H needle system.
• Exclusive SCHMETZ advanced point design for superior performance.

Recommended Fabric Applications

• Denim
• Jeans
• Canvas
• Twill
• Heavy Cotton
• Upholstery Fabrics
• Quilts and Quilted Projects
• Multiple Fabric Layers
• Workwear and Utility Fabrics

Benefits of Using Schmetz Jeans Needles

• Cleaner stitch formation on thick fabrics.
• Improved needle durability and longevity.
• Reduced risk of needle breakage.
• More consistent stitching through dense materials.
• Better thread protection during high-speed sewing.

A sewing machine needle can have a lifespan ranging from just a few minutes to several weeks, depending on fabric type, sewing speed, project complexity, and operating conditions.

For best sewing performance, SCHMETZ recommends:

• Installing a new needle at the beginning of every major project.
• Replacing the needle after approximately 8 hours of sewing time.
• Changing the needle immediately if it becomes bent, dull, damaged, or develops a burr.

Using a worn or damaged needle can result in:

• Broken threads
• Shredded threads
• Skipped stitches
• Poor stitch quality
• Fabric damage

Keep a fresh supply of Schmetz Jeans Needles on hand to ensure smooth, reliable, and professional sewing results on every project.