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A sewing machine needle is a specialized needle for use in a sewing machine. A sewing machine needle consists of:
Domestic sewing machines, designed for use in homes as opposed to commercial sewing operations, use a common needle type referred to as "Groz-Beckert 130 / 705," "HAx1" or "15x1" needles. Needles labeled as "universal" needles are of this type and are generally the type of needles found in retail sewing supply shops. The 15x1 needle is available in different standardized shaft diameters suitable for sewing different fabrics.
For commercial/industrial sewing machines, there are several proprietary sizes and types of needles which are not mentioned in this article.
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