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-====== Guide to Sewing Machine Needles ======
+====== Guide to Sewing Machine Parts ======
+[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle|See the Wikipedia guide]]
+Needles used for sewing machines differ from those for hand sewing. On a machine needle, the hole is at the bottom instead of the top, and the base of the needle has a flat end to be inserted into the machine and fastened tightly with the screw tab.
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+===== Universal Needle =====
+An generalist needle with no special features. Can sew most fabrics. Check the thickness of the needle for the weight of your fabric.
 ===== Ballpoint Needle =====
-Unlike other needles, a ballpoint needle has a purposely rounded tip. This is because the needle is intended for stretch knit fabrics, and the dull tip allows it to pierce stretchy fabrics without snagging or pulling.
+Unlike other needles, a ballpoint needle has a purposely rounded tip. This is because the needle is intended for stretch knit fabrics, and the dull tip allows it to pierce those fabrics without snagging or pulling.
+===== Stretch Needle =====
+Similar to the ballpoint, intended for fabrics with a high amount of give to prevent skipping and snagging.
+===== Denim Needle =====
+A needle with a thicker shaft and sharper point to help penetrate thick, dense layers of denim. Thinner needles will bend or break under the strain and are not recommended.
+===== Microtex / Sharp =====
+Thinner and more delicate that the average needle, for very fine fabrics like organza or chiffon. This needle won't punch visible holes in expensive delicate fabrics.
+===== Leather Needle =====
+Similar thickness to a denim needle, this needle also has a sharp triangular blade for a tip, designed for punching through non-woven fabrics like leather and polyvinyl.
+===== Self Threading =====
+A needle with a cut in the threading hole designed to be easier to thread. You will never need this.
+====== Needle Size Chart ======
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+====== Serger Needles ======
+[[https://sewingiscool.com/sewing-machine-needles-vs-serger-needles/|Guide to Serger Needles vs Sewing Machine Needles]]
+====== Types of Bobbins ======
+[[https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/blog/understanding-bobbins-every-sewist-know/|Guide to sewing machine bobbins]]
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