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		<title>Schmetz Metallic Needle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Fintan Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The special design helps to avoid skipped stitches. The shank is flatter than on other needles with the same diameter. This means that the needle is closer to the hook, which also helps to avoid skipped stitches.

<strong>Suitable For</strong>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric</li>
 	<li>The more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).</li>
 	<li>Swimwear fabrics</li>
 	<li>Fine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth</li>
 	<li>Cotton knitwear</li>
</ul>
<b>Coating</b>
Nickel

<b>Special features</b>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Special transition from the scarf to the eye</li>
 	<li>Shorter eye</li>
</ul>
<b>Point shape</b>
Medium ball point

<b>Color marking</b>
Yellow

<b>80/12 </b>

130 MET

5pk]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The special design helps to avoid skipped stitches. The shank is flatter than on other needles with the same diameter. This means that the needle is closer to the hook, which also helps to avoid skipped stitches.

<strong>Suitable For</strong>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric</li>
 	<li>The more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).</li>
 	<li>Swimwear fabrics</li>
 	<li>Fine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth</li>
 	<li>Cotton knitwear</li>
</ul>
<b>Coating</b>
Nickel

<b>Special features</b>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Special transition from the scarf to the eye</li>
 	<li>Shorter eye</li>
</ul>
<b>Point shape</b>
Medium ball point

<b>Color marking</b>
Yellow

<b>80/12 </b>

130 MET

5pk]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Schmetz Stretch Needle &#8211; Size 90</title>
		<link>https://www.craftystudio.ie/shop/schmetz-stretch-needle-size-90/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=schmetz-stretch-needle-size-90</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Fintan Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The special design helps to avoid skipped stitches. The shank is flatter than on other needles with the same diameter. This means that the needle is closer to the hook, which also helps to avoid skipped stitches.

<strong>Suitable For</strong>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric</li>
 	<li>The more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).</li>
 	<li>Swimwear fabrics</li>
 	<li>Fine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth</li>
 	<li>Cotton knitwear</li>
</ul>
<b>Coating</b>
Nickel

<b>Special features</b>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Special transition from the scarf to the eye</li>
 	<li>Shorter eye</li>
</ul>
<b>Point shape</b>
Medium ball point

<b>Color marking</b>
Yellow

<strong>Size</strong> 90

5pk]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The special design helps to avoid skipped stitches. The shank is flatter than on other needles with the same diameter. This means that the needle is closer to the hook, which also helps to avoid skipped stitches.

<strong>Suitable For</strong>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric</li>
 	<li>The more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).</li>
 	<li>Swimwear fabrics</li>
 	<li>Fine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth</li>
 	<li>Cotton knitwear</li>
</ul>
<b>Coating</b>
Nickel

<b>Special features</b>
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Special transition from the scarf to the eye</li>
 	<li>Shorter eye</li>
</ul>
<b>Point shape</b>
Medium ball point

<b>Color marking</b>
Yellow

<strong>Size</strong> 90

5pk]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Schmetz Combi &#8211; Various Sizes</title>
		<link>https://www.craftystudio.ie/shop/schmetz-jeans-needle-size-80-copy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=schmetz-jeans-needle-size-80-copy</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann-Marie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Schmetz Combi Special Large Pack includes
4 x Universal Needles: 70(10), 80(12) x2 and 90(14)
1 x Leather Needle: 90(14)
2 x Jersey needles: 70(10) x2 and 80(12)
1 x Microtex Needle: 60(8)

The universal needle is great for all purpose use, the leather needle for leather and other similar fabrics, the jersey needle for jersey fabrics and Microtex needle for delicate fabrics.

&#160;

10 pk total]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Schmetz Combi Special Large Pack includes
4 x Universal Needles: 70(10), 80(12) x2 and 90(14)
1 x Leather Needle: 90(14)
2 x Jersey needles: 70(10) x2 and 80(12)
1 x Microtex Needle: 60(8)

The universal needle is great for all purpose use, the leather needle for leather and other similar fabrics, the jersey needle for jersey fabrics and Microtex needle for delicate fabrics.

&#160;

10 pk total]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Schmetz Jeans Needle &#8211; Size 80</title>
		<link>https://www.craftystudio.ie/shop/schmetz-jeans-needle-size-80/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=schmetz-jeans-needle-size-80</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann-Marie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The medium ball point penetrates thick and solid fabrics easier without damage - reinforced to prevent needle deflection &#38; skip stitching.

Size 90

5pk]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The medium ball point penetrates thick and solid fabrics easier without damage - reinforced to prevent needle deflection &#38; skip stitching.

Size 90

5pk]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Microtex Needle &#8211; Size 70</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann-Marie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Calibri';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">The SCHMETZ Microtex sewing machine needle is generically known as a "sharp" needle. The very slim acute point creates beautiful topstitching on fashion sewing and perfectly straight stitches for piecing and quilting. Use the SCHMETZ Microtex when precision is paramount.</span>

Needle system 130/705 H-M.

Five (5) needles per card.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Calibri';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">The SCHMETZ Microtex sewing machine needle is generically known as a "sharp" needle. The very slim acute point creates beautiful topstitching on fashion sewing and perfectly straight stitches for piecing and quilting. Use the SCHMETZ Microtex when precision is paramount.</span>

Needle system 130/705 H-M.

Five (5) needles per card.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Schmetz Universal Quick Threading Needle &#8211; Size 90 /14</title>
		<link>https://www.craftystudio.ie/shop/schmetz-universal-quick-threading-needle-size-90-14/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=schmetz-universal-quick-threading-needle-size-90-14</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann-Marie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Versitile assorted pack of universal needles, suitable for light to heavy woven fabrics.

<b>Suitable fabrics</b>
Universal for a wide range of fabrics:
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Brocade, fleece, leather (thin), velvet, seersucker</li>
 	<li>Batiste, chiffon, organdy, organza, taffeta</li>
 	<li>Chambray, terry, linen</li>
 	<li>Crepe, poplin, voile</li>
 	<li>Chenille</li>
 	<li>Cord, felt, jacquard, calico</li>
 	<li>Velour, wool/wool-mix fabric</li>
 	<li>Tulle, viscose, panne velvet, half-linen</li>
 	<li>Lavable, nylon, loden</li>
</ul>
<strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Size  </strong>70 - 90

5pk]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[A Versitile assorted pack of universal needles, suitable for light to heavy woven fabrics.

<b>Suitable fabrics</b>
Universal for a wide range of fabrics:
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Brocade, fleece, leather (thin), velvet, seersucker</li>
 	<li>Batiste, chiffon, organdy, organza, taffeta</li>
 	<li>Chambray, terry, linen</li>
 	<li>Crepe, poplin, voile</li>
 	<li>Chenille</li>
 	<li>Cord, felt, jacquard, calico</li>
 	<li>Velour, wool/wool-mix fabric</li>
 	<li>Tulle, viscose, panne velvet, half-linen</li>
 	<li>Lavable, nylon, loden</li>
</ul>
<strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Size  </strong>70 - 90

5pk]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Schmetz Universal Needle &#8211; Size 90</title>
		<link>https://www.craftystudio.ie/shop/schmetz-universal-needle-size-90/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=schmetz-universal-needle-size-90</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann-Marie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Versitile assorted pack of universal needles, suitable for light to heavy woven fabrics.

<b>Suitable fabrics</b>
Universal for a wide range of fabrics:
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Brocade, fleece, leather (thin), velvet, seersucker</li>
 	<li>Batiste, chiffon, organdy, organza, taffeta</li>
 	<li>Chambray, terry, linen</li>
 	<li>Crepe, poplin, voile</li>
 	<li>Chenille</li>
 	<li>Cord, felt, jacquard, calico</li>
 	<li>Velour, wool/wool-mix fabric</li>
 	<li>Tulle, viscose, panne velvet, half-linen</li>
 	<li>Lavable, nylon, loden</li>
</ul>
<strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Size  </strong>70 - 90

5pk]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[A Versitile assorted pack of universal needles, suitable for light to heavy woven fabrics.

<b>Suitable fabrics</b>
Universal for a wide range of fabrics:
<ul class="list-styled">
 	<li>Brocade, fleece, leather (thin), velvet, seersucker</li>
 	<li>Batiste, chiffon, organdy, organza, taffeta</li>
 	<li>Chambray, terry, linen</li>
 	<li>Crepe, poplin, voile</li>
 	<li>Chenille</li>
 	<li>Cord, felt, jacquard, calico</li>
 	<li>Velour, wool/wool-mix fabric</li>
 	<li>Tulle, viscose, panne velvet, half-linen</li>
 	<li>Lavable, nylon, loden</li>
</ul>
<strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Size  </strong>70 - 90

5pk]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Hand Sewing Needles: Extra Long Doll Making</title>
		<link>https://www.craftystudio.ie/shop/hand-sewing-needles-extra-long-doll-making/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hand-sewing-needles-extra-long-doll-making</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Fintan Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Doll making needles are easy to thread, sharp and sturdy with clean eyes that will not fray the thread. The needles are used for joining body parts to dolls, embroidering the facial features and sewing the hair onto handmade soft dolls. For quilting, doll making needles are ideal for stitching through batting. The best carbon, hardened, tempered steel is used to maximise resistance to corrosion. The tapered and slightly conical points plus a polished body ensure the best penetration into fabrics. The needle eyes are smooth with no snags and protect the thread from damage.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Doll making needles are easy to thread, sharp and sturdy with clean eyes that will not fray the thread. The needles are used for joining body parts to dolls, embroidering the facial features and sewing the hair onto handmade soft dolls. For quilting, doll making needles are ideal for stitching through batting. The best carbon, hardened, tempered steel is used to maximise resistance to corrosion. The tapered and slightly conical points plus a polished body ensure the best penetration into fabrics. The needle eyes are smooth with no snags and protect the thread from damage.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Jersey Needle &#8211; Size 80</title>
		<link>https://www.craftystudio.ie/shop/jersey-needle-size-80/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=jersey-needle-size-80</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Fintan Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 11:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SCHMETZ Jersey sewing machine needle is also known as a ball point needle. The medium ball point is designed to avoid breakage of knit fibers at stitch creation. Use on knit and stretch knit fabrics. The SCHMETZ Jersey needle works with all home sewing machine brands.

Needle system 130/705 H SUK.

Five (5) needles per card.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The SCHMETZ Jersey sewing machine needle is also known as a ball point needle. The medium ball point is designed to avoid breakage of knit fibers at stitch creation. Use on knit and stretch knit fabrics. The SCHMETZ Jersey needle works with all home sewing machine brands.

Needle system 130/705 H SUK.

Five (5) needles per card.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Microtex Needle &#8211; Size 80</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Fintan Boyle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 11:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Calibri';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">The SCHMETZ Microtex sewing machine needle is generically known as a "sharp" needle. The very slim acute point creates beautiful topstitching on fashion sewing and perfectly straight stitches for piecing and quilting. Use the SCHMETZ Microtex when precision is paramount.</span>

Needle system 130/705 H-M.

Five (5) needles per card.]]></description>
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Needle system 130/705 H-M.

Five (5) needles per card.]]></content:encoded>
					
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