Woven fabric sewing
Suitable for a range of woven fabrics on a compatible machine; select the size for the actual layers and thread.
Schmetz · Specialist round-shank needles
Round-shank fit for the machine that specifies it.
Schmetz 287 WH needles are for selected sewing and overlock machines requiring this round-shank system, also known as 1738. Their acute point suits woven sewing, while the specialist shank makes correct machine identification essential. Check the manual before selecting a size for your fabric and thread.
Pack of five needles in one size. Options are labelled 12/80 and 14/90.
287 WHNeedle system
Round shankSpecialist fit
5 needlesPer pack
Choose it for your project
Specialist sewing machines
Use where the operating instructions name this system, rather than assuming a familiar machine brand means a standard household fit.
Specified overlockers
Some overlock machines require this needle. Check the exact model's instructions, since overlocker needle systems are not interchangeable.
Product details
| Supplied | One pack of 5 needles in your selected size |
|---|---|
| System | 287 WH / 1738 |
| Shank | Round |
| Point | Acute point |
| Size choices | 80/12 or 90/14 |
Choose the required option in the selector above. Each selection is supplied separately; this is not a set of every size shown.
Before you start
- Find the needle-system reference in your manual and confirm 287 WH / 1738 or a documented equivalent.
- Switch off the machine and insert the needle fully in the orientation shown by the manufacturer.
- Thread and sew a sample slowly, checking the seam and fabric before working on the finished project.
Do not fit these where a conventional 130/705 H flat-shank needle is required. A matching size number does not establish compatibility.
Good to know
Are these standard household sewing needles?
No. They have a round shank and are suitable only for machines that require this specialist system.
What do 12/80 and 14/90 mean?
They are paired size references: 12/80 is 80/12 and 14/90 is 90/14. The 90 needle is thicker.
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