TOPSTITCH Sewingmachine needles with larger eye size 80/12 for topstitching and thicker threads Schmetz pack 5 needles

Topstitch needles size 80/12

Sewing machine needles by Schmetz are wellknown and of excellent quality.
Use topstitch sewing machine needles for sewing with thicker threads or decorative threads, because of the large needle eye the thread travels effortlessly through the eye and are handled gently without tearing.

Use topstitch needles for decorative stitches with thicker threads  like jeans thread and effect threads.
Suitable for stitching with two or three threads at once

Because of the lightly rounded point and high quality chrome plating this needle is suitable for a wide range of fabrics. Many quilters use these needles for quilting and free motion quilting, the manufacturar recommends using a straight stitch plate for this to achieve the best result. 
Ideal for making decorative stitches en freehand embroidery on household sewing machines, embroidery machines can also use this needle

NB: it is possible that you need to adjust the tension of your machine when using these needles, use a scrap of fabric to test...

Do you wish to use thicker thread on the bobbin, please use a bobbin holder that is suitable for thicker thread. Ask you dealer...

Color marking: light green
 

Having difficulty choosing?
In this PDF we explained about combining fabric, needle and thread: 
Thread and needle manual

Did you know: a needle has a working life of 8 hours after which it needs replacing?

That does not mean you will have to replace your needle after one day. Think of it like this: When you engage your machine and keep it running non stop for 8 hours, the needle needs to be replaced.
The easiest way is to replace the needle when you start a new project.