Ms Morgan

I'm going to hem some jeans, so I think I figured out I need a needle of 80/10 or 70/10. Any advice on size and I have a babylock, so I'm not sure if certain needles are better for that type of machine. The store I bought it from is holding my babylock account from me. They registered the warrantee.
Thanks in advance! I know its not really a quilting question but its one of the reason's hubby agreed to getting my machine which is mostly for quilting!

Ginaky

For jeans you need a much larger needle than that. I would use a 90/14. They also make needles for denim. Denim is thick and when doubled or tripled for the hem, a needle that small will bend and break.

Ms Morgan

Thank you Ginaky! but one more question, do they all fit all machines?

Prism99

You are best off using a jeans needle — size 80 if the denim is not heavy, size 90 for thick, heavy denim. You could use regular needles in those sizes too, but jeans needles have a sharper point designed specifically to penetrate denim easily. Schmetz brand needles fit most modern machines. The store where you bought the machine will know and, if they are a dealership, they should also have the needles in stock.

Rhonda K

Did you receive the manual for your machine? There should be a guide about needles, sizes and types. I don't understand why are they holding your account? Your machine should be registered to you.

Best wishes and have fun!

nvb50

I use a 100 / 16 for jeans

cashs_mom

I use 90/14 jeans or microtex needles to hem my husband's jeans. Having a hump jumper or jeansmagig for getting over the seams also helps.

Jingle

I have a Babylock Jane, straight stitch only Organ needles came with it. It will use schmetz, my Juki won't.
90/16 is what I would. But then again I would not hem pants. Been there done that not any more.

carolynjo

I'm puzzled by the comment that your comment that the store is holding something from you?

ckcowl

Jeans needle, 90/14 is common for denim, depending on the thread you are using. ( if the thread is really heavy you might want bigger yet.
as for brand— common brands we use are Schmetz ( been around for ages) and Organ seems to be becoming popular. I’ve had a few Organ brand needles sent free with orders from a couple shops. When I’m buying needles I purchase Schmetz- just because I’ve used them for so many years. Singers have their own needles.