Masinnõelad

Masinnõelad, often referred to as sewing machine needles, are specialized tools essential for operating a sewing machine. They are designed to pierce fabric and guide thread through it, creating stitches. Unlike hand-sewing needles, machine needles are manufactured to precise specifications to ensure consistent and efficient stitching with mechanized sewing.

The construction of a machine needle involves a shaft, a point, and an eye. The shaft is the long, slender part that fits into the sewing machine's needle clamp. The point, which can vary in shape, penetrates the fabric. The eye at the top of the needle holds the upper thread. Different types of fabrics and threads require specific needle types and sizes to prevent skipped stitches, fabric damage, or thread breakage.

Common types of machine needles include universal needles, which are suitable for most general sewing tasks, and specialized needles such as ballpoint needles for knits, leather needles for leather, and embroidery needles for decorative stitching. The size of a machine needle is indicated by a number, with larger numbers signifying thicker needles for heavier fabrics. Proper needle selection and maintenance are crucial for optimal sewing machine performance and the quality of the finished project.