SCHMETZ Sewing Needle Guide & Singer MR Conversion

Below you will find a listing of basic machine sewing needles, their descriptions, normal uses and available sizes.

You'll also find a chart showing the Singer MR needle and its converted standard needle equivilent.

Universal Needle — General sewing of knit and woven fabrics. Slight ball point. Available sizes: 8/60, 9/65, 10/70, 11/75, 12/80, 14/90, 16/100, 18/110 through 19/120.
 
Microtex Needle — Sharp point for straight stitches on delicate and microfiber fabrics. Available sizes: 8/60, 9/65, 10/70, 11/75, 12/80, 14/90.
 
Denim/Jeans Needle — For denim or other densely woven fabrics or when a very straight stitch is required on multilayer fabrics. Very sharp point and stiff shaft. Available sizes: 10/70, 11/75, 12/80, 14/90, 16/100, 18/110.
 
Stretch Needle — Designed for synthetic suedes or elastic knitwear. Designed with a deep scarf to prevent skipped stitches. Available sizes: 11/75, 14/90.
 
Topstitch Needle — Extra sharp with an enlarged groove to accommodate large diameter threads and dense fabrics. Available sizes: 12/80, 14/90, 16/100.
 
Quilting Needle — Special taper to shaft and sharp point to prevent damage to material sewn in layers. Available sizes: 11/75, 12/80, 14/90.
 
Embroidery Needle — Designed for rayon and polyester embroidery applications. Available sizes: 11/75, 12/80, 14/90.
 
Metallic Needle — Designed with an enlarged polished eye to accommodate specialty threads by preventing shredding. Available sizes: 12/80, 14/90.

Singer MR Conversion Chart