T-shirt hems
Create parallel topstitching on suitable jersey hems. Test the folded edge so you can check stretch, stitch balance and any tunnelling.
Schmetz · Twin needle for elastic knits
Parallel topstitching for stretch-fabric hems.
The Schmetz Stretch Twin Needle sews two parallel rows on suitable elastic knitted fabrics using two top threads. Its medium ball points and stretch-specific design help form stitches while working between knit loops. This option combines 4 mm needle spacing with size 75/11 for compatible household machines that support twin-needle sewing.
One twin-needle unit, with 4 mm spacing and two size 75/11 needles on one shank.
4 mmParallel row spacing
75/11Needle size
Stretch pointsKnitted-fabric work
Choose it for your project
Sleeve and garment edges
Use where a double row suits the design. Keep the fabric relaxed as it feeds to avoid stretching the edge out of shape.
Decorative knit details
Try matching threads for a subtle finish or two colours for contrast, sampling the effect before stitching the garment.
Product details
| Supplied | One Stretch Twin needle, 4.0 mm / 75/11 |
|---|---|
| System | 130/705 H-S ZWI |
| Spacing | 4 mm between the needles |
| Needle size | 75/11 |
| Point | Medium ball point |
Before you start
- Confirm twin-needle support and 4 mm spacing; choose the permitted stitch width, foot and throat plate.
- Switch off, fit the needle and hand-thread two top threads following the manual; check full needle clearance by handwheel.
- Test slowly on the folded fabric, adjusting tension so the underside connects the rows with enough movement for stretch.
Use twin-needle mode if available. The foot and throat-plate opening must clear both needles throughout the selected stitch; do not use a straight-stitch plate.
Good to know
Can I use an automatic needle threader?
No. Thread each eye by hand, following your machine's instructions for twin-needle thread routing.
Is this a coverstitch needle set?
No. It is one twin-needle unit for compatible household sewing machines, not separate replacement needles for a coverstitch machine.
Compare your options
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