The universal twin needle is suitable for all standard household sewing machines with zigzag function.
With the universal twin needle, you can turn garments and accessories into special pieces of jewelry: Sew two parallel decorative seams at the same time using two upper threads. Tucks are also sewn quickly with the twin universal needle and a tuck foot, without the need to iron in the pleats.
Due to the slightly rounded points, the twin universal needle can be used with many types of fabric without any problems.
Before sewing
The universal twin needle is inserted into the needle bar like other household needles: The flat plunger side points away from you to the back. The needle plate and presser foot must have a sufficiently large recess for the needle spacing and the selected stitch width.
Threading
A separate spool of thread is required for each of the two needles. If you do not have a second thread holder, use a spool for the second thread and place it underneath the spool with the first thread on the spool holder. Make sure that the spool and thread reel are unwound in the same direction. You can use the same thread color for both needles or, for decorative effects, different colors.
Guide the two needle threads together through the guide elements of your machine as if they were one thread. Then separate the threads and pass one thread through each needle eye. Some machines have special separation options. In this case, please follow the instructions for use of your machine for threading.
Please note
The automatic needle threader does not work with twin needles!
Tips
Switch on the twin mode or a corresponding button on your sewing machine (if available) to limit the stitch width. This prevents the needle from accidentally hitting the stitch plate and breaking.
Test the thread tension in advance with a few sample seams. Use scraps of fabric, for example.
Do not push or pull the fabric while sewing. This can lead to an uneven stitch length and, in the worst case, to needle breakage.
For a nice, smooth seam, you can use spray starch before sewing.
We recommend a pintuck foot for sewing pintucks. This gives the tucks a nice three-dimensional look and ensures that the tucks are evenly spaced.
