{"title":"Sewing needles to use with merino fabric","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAgQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eYou use a ballpoint needle (also known as a jersey needle) merino knit fabrics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"b6AQX\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=J5Yv7c_6k\/cFwyDc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi8i_3v_NGXAxVvUPUHHQ2wFLIQuJAPegoIAggACAAICBAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAgQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eWhy use these needles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAgQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi8i_3v_NGXAxVvUPUHHQ2wFLIQi4wTegoIAggACAAIEhAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBIQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSlides Between Fibers:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike sharp or universal needles that pierce straight through fabric threads, a ballpoint needle features a slightly rounded tip that gently parts the interlocking loops of knit fabric instead of cutting or breaking them.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi8i_3v_NGXAxVvUPUHHQ2wFLIQi4wTegoIAggACAAIEhAH\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBIQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePrevents Damage:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e By slipping between the yarns rather than puncturing them, it stops snags, runs, broken threads, and tiny holes from forming along your seam lines.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi8i_3v_NGXAxVvUPUHHQ2wFLIQi4wTegoIAggACAAIEhAN\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBIQDQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eReduces Skipped Stitches:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Using the proper rounded tip helps the sewing machine form clean, consistent stitches on elastic materials without damaging the garment.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi8i_3v_NGXAxVvUPUHHQ2wFLIQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFBAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=J5Yv7c_7t\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBallpoint vs. Stretch Needles\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi8i_3v_NGXAxVvUPUHHQ2wFLIQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFxAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBcQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBallpoint Needles:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for regular, stable knits with minimal to moderate stretch (like t-shirts, cotton jersey, and sweatshirt fleece).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi8i_3v_NGXAxVvUPUHHQ2wFLIQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFxAH\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBcQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStretch Needles:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for highly elastic, high-recovery fabrics containing heavy Spandex or Lycra (like swimwear, activewear, and dancewear), which feature a specialized scarf design to prevent skipped stitches on ultra-bouncy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stretch-needles-schmetz-size-130705for-elastic-and-very-elastic-knitwear","title":"Stretch Needles- Schmetz Size  130\/705 Size  90\/14- for elastic and very elastic knitwear","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne packet of Schmetz Stretch needles containing 5 needles. This is for ONE packet only although more packs shown in some photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e130\/705\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 90\/14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabric Use: Elastic materials and highly elastic knitwear. The medium ball point, specially designed eye and scarf prevent skipped stitches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric\u003cbr\u003eThe more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).\u003cbr\u003eSwimwear fabrics\u003cbr\u003eFine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth\u003cbr\u003eCotton knitwear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: One packet which is Five (5) needles per card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging for this product is being updated so the pack sent may have the new updated cardboard backing but the needles are the same\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information about Schmetz needles go to https:\/\/schmetzneedles.com\/sewing-machine-needle-guide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Stretch  130\/705","offer_id":39411312558160,"sku":"d429","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/files\/IMG_0004_3dbed6ce-6a8a-4586-81dc-c9642c53d3be.jpg?v=1732585010"},{"product_id":"8012-jersey-ballpoint-needles","title":"80\/12 Schmetz Jersey Needles Use for Merino Fabrics 130\/705","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse a ballpoint jersey knit when sewing with merino or knit fabrics. These needles make sure you don't make holes in the fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is for ONE packet of 5 Schmetz Jersey Ballpoint Needles. ( Note photos show old packaging. New stock has different cardboard but signage on plastic case)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 130\/705  80\/12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchmetz is a high quality german product and able to be used with all modern machines that use a flat back needle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"1 packet 80\/12","offer_id":39754278633552,"sku":"d420tm","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/products\/IMG_0008__25__SJO8K4N06UQS_SJO9MHY8FR5S_SNZ3F9HIKS34_SS5LW8M4T49N_SVZKPC5QQPDM.JPG?v=1668573599"},{"product_id":"stretch-needles-schmetz-size-130-705-size-90-14-for-elastic-and-very-elastic-knitwear-copy","title":"Stretch Needles- Schmetz Size  130\/705 Size 75\/11- for elastic and very elastic knitwear","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne packet of Schmetz Stretch needles containing 5 needles. This is for ONE packet only although 2 shown in some photos for example purposes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e130\/705\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 75\/11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabric Use: Elastic materials and highly elastic knitwear. The medium ball point, specially designed eye and scarf prevent skipped stitches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric\u003cbr\u003eThe more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).\u003cbr\u003eSwimwear fabrics\u003cbr\u003eFine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth\u003cbr\u003eCotton knitwear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: Five (5) needles per card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging for this product is being updated so the pack sent may have the new updated cardboard backing but the needles are the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information about Schmetz needles go to https:\/\/schmetzneedles.com\/sewing-machine-needle-guide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Stretch  130\/705 75\/11","offer_id":40705561886800,"sku":"b86","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/files\/IMG_0001_33b40b6e-e548-4a3c-878d-4fe62534c702.jpg?v=1732584915"},{"product_id":"9014-schmetz-jersey-needles-pr1176-1","title":"5 Schmetz Jersey Needles- Sizes 70\/10 80\/12 90\/14","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse a ballpoint jersey knit when sewing with merino or knit fabrics. These needles make sure you don't make holes in the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for one packet of 5 Schmetz Jersey Ballpoint Needles. This pack has 3 sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 90\/14 80\/12 and 70\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the highest number for thicker merino fabrics like merino coat fabric  and sweatshirting, the 80\/12 for most jersey knits and rib knits and the 70\/10 for the lightest weight merino fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmetz is a high quality german product and able to be used with all machines that take a flat back needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB Packaging may vary depending on stock available but they are the same needles. Price is for 1 pack only although more shown in the photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Mixed sizes","offer_id":40801142538320,"sku":"PR1176 (1)tm","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/files\/IMG_0010__96__TAUMXGF4O7LM.JPG?v=1721105698"},{"product_id":"klasse-ball-point-needles-6-needles-in-a-plastic-case-80-12","title":"Klasse Ball Point Needles - 6 needles in a plastic case 80\/12","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse a ballpoint needle when sewing merino knit fabrics as the ballpoint on the needle pushes the fabric fibres apart when stitching so you don't make holes in the fabric as you sew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese needles should fit most modern machines that take a flat back sewing needle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for 1 pack containing 6 needles Medium 80\/12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853942534224,"sku":"c271","price":11.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/files\/IMG_0001_79e224a4-6f95-4468-9472-ee48ab5d7875.jpg?v=1721193827"},{"product_id":"klasse-ball-point-needles-6-needles-in-a-plastic-case-80-12-copy","title":"Mixed Sizes 70\/ 80\/ 90 Klasse Ball Point Needles - 6 needles in a plastic case","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse a ballpoint needle when sewing merino knit fabrics as the ballpoint on the needle pushes the fabric fibres apart when stitching so you don't make holes in the fabric as you sew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese needles should fit most modern machines that take a flat back sewing needle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for 1 pack containing 6 needles Mixed sizes 70 80 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856039981136,"sku":"c283","price":11.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/files\/IMG_0017_bdcdc58e-ff09-4cf0-9754-ae8a41bf0132.jpg?v=1721252783"},{"product_id":"mixed-sizes-70-80-90-klasse-ball-point-needles-6-needles-in-a-plastic-case-copy","title":"Stretch Machine Needle Mixed Sizes 75\/ 90 Klasse Stretch Needles - 6 needles in a plastic case","description":"\u003cp\u003e1 Pack of Klasse Stretch Machine Needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed size 75 and 90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse for knits with 2 way stretch, sewing elastic. See back of pack photo for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for ONE pack containing 6 needles Mixed sizes 75 and 90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits all modern sewing machines that use a flat back needle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856040865872,"sku":"c284","price":11.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/files\/IMG_0022_5d269517-4394-433b-8d3a-7e91c9601019.jpg?v=1721253021"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1817\/collections\/IMG_0004_3dbed6ce-6a8a-4586-81dc-c9642c53d3be.jpg?v=1792821740","url":"https:\/\/www.newzealandmerinoandfabrics.com\/collections\/sewing-needles-to-use-with-merino-fabric.oembed","provider":"New Zealand Merino and Fabrics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}