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Schmetz Jeans 130/705 H-J 110/18

The needle that turns "my machine cannot do denim" into "my machine can do denim". One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

Schmetz Jeans 130/705 H-J 110/18, product photograph

Schmetz Jeans 130/705 H-J 110/18

The needle that turns "my machine cannot do denim" into "my machine can do denim". One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

System
130/705 H-J
Size
110/18
Contents
5 needles
Amazon reference
B001VB78HU (all six markets)
  • Reinforced blade and sharp point punch through folded denim without deflecting
  • One reference on all six markets
  • Too heavy for anything lighter — it will leave visible holes in shirting

Best for: Hemming jeans, canvas bags and workwear repairs

≈ $17 / £4 / 4 €
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Specifications

System
130/705 H-J
Size
110/18
Contents
5 needles
Amazon reference
B001VB78HU (all six markets)

Hands-on testing pending. What follows is verified reference data and manufacturer specification, marked as such.

What we verified. The reference B001VB78HU designates this pack on all six Amazon stores we checked, confirmed on EAN.

The single most useful packet on this site. Almost every “my machine cannot handle thick fabric” story starts with a universal 80/12 needle attempting a folded denim hem. A 110/18 jeans needle has a stiffer blade and a point designed to penetrate dense weave without deflecting, and it converts a great many apparently hopeless jobs into ordinary ones.

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  • Schmetz Jersey 130/705 H SUK 80/12, product photograph

    Schmetz Jersey 130/705 H SUK 80/12

    The needle that stops knits skipping stitches and laddering. Present on all six markets, with a separate US reference.

    System
    130/705 H SUK
    Size
    80/12
    Contents
    10 needles
    Amazon reference
    B0812B1SJT in Europe, B00BWWLOZ0 in the US
    • Rounded point pushes knit loops aside instead of piercing them
    • The single cheapest fix for skipped stitches on jersey
    • Europe and the US carry different references

    Best for: T-shirts, sweatshirting and anything that stretches

    ≈ $7 / £7 / 5 €
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  • Schmetz Leather 130/705 H LL 90/14, product photograph

    Schmetz Leather 130/705 H LL 90/14

    A wedge-shaped cutting point that slices leather instead of punching it. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

    System
    130/705 H LL
    Size
    90/14
    Contents
    5 needles
    Amazon reference
    B00Q6FGYDU (all six markets)
    • A cutting point makes a clean slit, so the stitch beds down instead of standing proud
    • Lets an ordinary domestic machine handle thin leather and suede
    • Every stitch is a cut: unpicking a seam leaves permanent perforations

    Best for: Garment leather, suede, chamois and heavy coated cloth

    ≈ £5 / 4 €
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  • Schmetz Microtex 130/705 H-M 80/12, product photograph

    Schmetz Microtex 130/705 H-M 80/12

    An extra-slim, very sharp point for densely woven and coated fabrics. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

    System
    130/705 H-M
    Size
    80/12
    Contents
    5 needles
    Amazon reference
    B001VG12MM (all six markets)
    • A finer point than a universal needle, so it parts dense weave instead of pushing it
    • One reference on all six markets
    • The slim point dulls faster than a universal — treat these as consumable

    Best for: Silk, microfibre, coated cotton, quilting cottons and anything tightly woven

    ≈ $9 / £4 / 4 €
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Elsewhere in the workroom

  • Singer extension table for Heavy Duty sewing machines

    Singer Extension Table for Heavy Duty 6000C series

    The extension table cut for Singer's Heavy Duty 6000C series. Proven on five of the six stores we checked.

    Type
    Extension table
    Stated fit
    Heavy Duty 6600C / 6700C / 6800C / 6605C / 6705C / 6805C
    Amazon reference
    B0DV9G5P6D (DE, FR, IT, ES, GB — not confirmed on .com)
    • The model list is printed in the title, so the fit question is answered before you buy
    • Turns a free-arm Heavy Duty into a flat-bed machine for large work
    • Fits the 6000C series only — not the 4423 or 4432

    Best for: Owners of a Heavy Duty 6000C-series machine sewing curtains or quilts

    ≈ 70 €
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  • Singer Machine Carrying Case, product photograph

    Singer Machine Carrying Case

    A universal carrying case for domestic machines. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

    Type
    Carrying case / cover
    Fit
    Universal (manufacturer)
    Amazon reference
    B006V7Q68G (all six markets)
    • Keeps dust out, which is abrasive inside a machine
    • One reference on all six markets
    • "Universal" is not "fits everything" — measure yours first

    Best for: Carrying a machine to a class, and keeping it clean between projects

    ≈ $48 / £69 / 55 €
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  • Singer sewing machine oil bottle

    Singer Sewing Machine Oil

    The standard clear lubricating oil. One reference on every Amazon store we checked — and one warning that matters more than the product.

    Type
    Clear lubricating oil for mechanical parts
    Amazon reference
    B007DXYLF2 (all six markets)
    • Clear, so a drop that escapes onto fabric does not stain permanently
    • One reference on all six markets
    • Wrong for many modern machines — see the warning below
    ≈ £6 / 12 €
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