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Ball point vs. stretch needles

    Ball point vs. stretch needles
    on: June 16, 2009, 06:25:47 PM
    Since the hot topic today is sewing needles,  I have a question.  I have ball point needles in my collection and I also have Schmetz stretch needles.  Are they the same?  Is one type for sewing T-shirt fabric vs. stretch jersey?  Hope I can get a few opinions on this- thanks.
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      Re: Ball point vs. stretch needles
      Reply #1 on: June 16, 2009, 11:21:50 PM
      Yes, I think there's a difference.  The stretch needles are more for the very elastic and synthetic knit wear whereas the ball point are more for your cotton knits and t-shirt fabrics.
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        Re: Ball point vs. stretch needles
        Reply #2 on: June 17, 2009, 10:43:15 AM
        Irene, I agree. Stretch needles would probably be just the ticket for swimwear fabrics.
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          Re: Ball point vs. stretch needles
          Reply #3 on: June 17, 2009, 12:10:27 PM
          Perfect, that's just the info I was looking for.  Thanks ladies!
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            Re: Ball point vs. stretch needles
            Reply #4 on: June 17, 2009, 03:45:49 PM
            I glad that I just learned the difference too!! I need to get sewing knits but just keep putting it off & I never thought of the difference of those 2 needles.
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