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Selecting the Correct Needle Point

March 15, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi 11 Comments

Keystone Sewing Company has made available a handy guide that auto trimmers can use to determine the correct needle point needed to achieve a particular stitch or seam appearance. The guide, originally published by Groz-Beckert, is a must read for all auto upholstery professionals.

This needle guide discusses such important topics as selecting the correct needle point, stitch appearance, seam strength and the influence of leather on seam appearance. It’s only seven pages, but manages to pack a lot of helpful information, as well as photos and diagrams to explain the correct use of needle points.

Check it out: Needles for the Processing of Leather: Perfect Seams for All Applications

Filed Under: Archive, Guides & Manuals, THR Favorites Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Groz-Beckert, Keystone Sewing Company

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  1. stitcher_guy says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:38 am

    That’s cool. Never realized the subtle variances depending on needle. All I’ve ever heard in the past is the D-needle for sewing leather. Makes me wonder when I order needles from my supplier, why don’t they ask which I prefer, and do they even stock more than one type??

    Reply
    • Naseem Muaddi says

      March 16, 2012 at 3:45 am

      To be honest I don’t think most suppliers know this information. I didn’t but now I printed the guide out and keep it by my sewing machine.

      Reply
  2. John says

    March 16, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Wow, it’s amazing. I learn something new everyday. I will have to play around a bit when I’m not so busy.

    Reply
  3. Sew It Seams says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    but how do I order these diffrent needle types

    Reply
  4. tinabanana says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I was wondering how come my stiches were slanted. I asked an experience local trimmer and he said….thats normal. Now I see that with a different needle i can do straight stiches. great article!!

    Reply
  5. DaneDobrinska says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:42 am

    Has any one found a supplier of these different types of needles. Groz-Beckert does not sell direct, and Ralph’s PowerSew here in Denver only carries the Diamond points.

    Reply
    • Naseem Muaddi says

      October 29, 2013 at 5:27 am

      Try http://www.keysew.com//

      Reply
  6. S-T-I-T-C-H says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:01 am

    Very, very usefull info! Like you said Naseem, not many suppliers know this.

    Reply
  7. Madison Auto Upholstery says

    January 27, 2019 at 4:08 am

    This article is crazy i seem to learn something everytime i come here. You guys are good top shelf stitchers i would say. Consider this article shared my friend keep doing what your doing!

    Reply
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    July 3, 2020 at 3:52 pm

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  9. Josh Denison says

    September 7, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Great article. The thread exchange has almost all of these needles in various sizes. https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?

    Reply

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