Everyday mending
Use on suitable cotton or linen repairs where the fabric and thread suit size 80/12. Test the repair seam on an offcut first.
Schmetz · Side-slot threading needles
Slide the thread into the eye from the side.
Schmetz Quick Threading needles offer a practical alternative to guiding thread through a tiny eye: a small side slot lets a loop of thread slip into place. They are useful for suitable everyday repairs on compatible household machines without a needle threader. This type is not suitable for machines with an oscillating or CB hook.
Five size 80/12 needles with the 705 HDK side-slot eye.
Side slotSlip-in threading
80/12Single needle size
5 needlesPer pack
Choose it for your project
Machines without threaders
The slotted eye offers another way to thread a compatible machine. Check the hook type rather than relying on the machine brand.
Short sewing sessions
Useful for small alterations when you want straightforward threading. Keep the labelled packet handy so the special needle remains easy to identify.
Product details
| Supplied | Five Quick Threading needles, all size 80/12 |
|---|---|
| System | 705 HDK |
| Eye | Small lateral threading slot |
| Point | Slightly rounded |
| Hook restriction | Not for oscillating/CB-hook machines |
Before you start
- Confirm needle compatibility and that your machine does not use an oscillating/CB hook; switch it off before fitting.
- Hold a loop of thread against the needle's right side and slide it down until it enters the eye's slot.
- Pull a thread tail through and test a short seam on matching fabric before continuing.
Avoid fine, thin fabrics such as silk: fibres can catch in the threading slot. Choose an ordinary closed-eye needle for delicate materials.
Good to know
Why does the machine's hook type matter?
An oscillating hook's movement can let the thread slip out of the slot, so Schmetz excludes that machine type.
Is this an automatic needle threader?
No. The needle itself has a side slot that you thread manually; it is not a separate threading attachment.
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