sewing machine needle sizes

[Unregistered]

Can you help me with sewing machine needle sizes? What is the UK system based on and in what metric system? THanks!!

[Robert Fogt]

I found a printable needle size chart. It does not provide information on the sizing systems, but it does convert between them.

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/tips/printable-needle-chart.htm

[Mrs X]

Hi, check this out for info on sewing machine needles as well:

http://www.singerco.com/resources/needles.html

Gives the equivalent sizes, and what sort of fabrics they should be used on. Doesn't say what the systems are based on, though.

Is it for a sewing project though, or for a theoretical assignment? If the latter, there may be a help desk at one of the manufacturers' websites who can help.

[Unregistered]

Hi. I’m trying to locate some overlock needles for my mum. She’s got an old machine, Willcox & Gibss Type 504/II-45. The needles it takes are UY 154 GAS curved 3 thread size 70/10. I think Organ, Schmetz and Groz-Beckert make them but I’m having loads of trouble locating them. Can anyone help; maybe recommend a shop in London or on the internet which sells them. Many Thanks.

[Robert Fogt]

If Schmetz makes them, then you can order them directly from their website at: http://www.schmetz.com/

I believe they will have a toll free number for orders also.

Luckily needles are small so shipping to London wont be too bad if through the postal service.