Specialty Needles

Specialty Needles

Choosing the right size needle that matches the weight of the fabric and a needle that is compatible, improves stitch quality and reduces the likelihood of damage to your investment. When it comes to choosing a sewing machine or an accessory always consult and authorized Janome dealer. Your sewing partner for everything Janome.

Leather Needles: Designed to sew through suede, vinyl, faux suede, and leather as well as other thick, non-woven fabrics. It has a wedge-shaped point for superior piercing power, creating a clean large hole in the fabric. Using a sewing machine with a powerful motor is recommended.

DB Hook HLx5 Needles with Flat Back: Recommended for dedicated straight stitch sewing machines

Top Stitch Needles: This needle has an extra-large eye and groove to accommodate heavy top-stitching thread. The point is extra sharp for straight, accurate stitching. A coverstitch machine favourite or ideal for free motion quilting. Uses the needle on any standard sewing machine when creating a straight top stitch.

Good-To-Know:
Learn More: refer to the needle section of the Accessory Catalogue
or for needles and their uses see the Needle Selection Guide

Compatibility

View an accessory to see which models it works with:

Leather Needle Set Assorted
Part number: 990600000

This accessory works with the following models:

Leather Needle Set #14
Part number: 990614000

This accessory works with the following models:

Leather Needle Set #16
Part number: 990616000

This accessory works with the following models:

Top Stitch Needle Set
Part number: 990500000

This accessory works with the following models:

DB Hook HLx5 Needle Set #9
Part number: 767811000

This accessory works with the following models:

Janome Resources

Janome Accessory Compatibility Guide

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