Hemstitch/Wing Needle - Size 100/16 - Schmetz

The Hemstitch Needle, also known as a wing needle, is used for decorative stitches, broderie anglaise and white embroidery in loosely woven fabrics such as linen. 

Special features:

• Wing-like needle blade
• Point shape: Special shape

When sewing, holes are created in the seam, acting as a decorative element. Hemstitch seams can therefore be sewn easily with the sewing machine, even without having to remove the threads in the woven fabric beforehand like you do when sewing by hand. This traditional hemstitch effect is achieved by the “wings” on both sides of the needle's blade, which gently push the threads in the woven fabric to the side. The sewing thread supports this effect because it prevents the threads in the woven fabric from returning to their original position.

It should be noted that the automatic needle threader does not work with the Hemstitch Needle. 

The best effects are achieved in loosely woven fabrics such as linen, batiste and cotton.

• Size 100/16
• Pack contains 1 needle
• Brand: Schmetz