Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles MICROTEX Size 70 / 10, Pack of 5 Needles, System 130/705H-J suits most domestic sewing machines

The Microtex needle has a very slim acute point for easier piecing of very fine or densely woven fabrics. Use for the precise stitching of edges, also for silk, microfibre fabrics, coated materials, foils and artificial leather.

Choosing the correct needle:-

Stitch quality is dependent on using the correct needle for your thread, fabric and the type of machine sewing you are using for your project. When the wrong needle is used you may get stitching that puckers, skips or thread may break.

1. Fabric.
Consider fabric weight, thickness, weave type (woven or knit), weave density (close weave or loose weave) and composition (natural fibre or synthetic).

2. Thread.
Consider matching your thread composition to your fabric (polyester threads for synthetics, cotton for cotton fabrics etc) and your sewing purpose (seams, hems, topstitching, quilting, machine embroidery etc)

3. Needle Style.
If your project or thread is specialised, choose your needle based on that rather than fabric type, eg. embroidery, quilting and twin needle work have a specific needle while there is a specific thread for topstitching which requires a certain needle type.
If your project involves general sewing or overlocking, base your needle choice on the characteristics of the fabric you are sewing with. For instance are you working with woven fabrics (heavy or light, denim jeans), leather, or stretch fabric?

4. Needle Size.
When you have selected the type of needle you must also choose the size (width) of needle.

Size		Fabric Weight
Metric	Imperial	Fabric Weight
60	8	Very Fine Synthetics and Cottons
70	10	Net, Chiffon, Nylon Sheers
75	11	Volle, Chiffon, Organza
80	12	Cotton Lawn, Taffeta, Silks, Tricots
90	14	Poplin, Chintz, Gingham, Syn Velvets
100	16	Cord, Denim, Gabardine, Heavy Suiting
110	18	Heavy Denim, Leather, Etc.
120	20	Cord, Denim, Gabardine, Heavy Suiting

Replace Needles.
Machine needles should be replaced after a maximum sewing time of 8 hours. Replace needles more frequently when sewing synthetic fabric, appliques or machine embroidery. This will avoid skipped stitches, fabric pulls and frayed threads.

Breaking Needles.
Machine needles are designed to break for the protection of the sewing machine hook mechanism. If a needle bends - do not sew with it. When a machine needle breaks, it is a warning to check the following:-

Is the needle type and size correct for the fabric?
Is the thread too thick or unsuitable for the needle size and application?
Is the upper thread feeding freely?
Are the thread tensions set too tight?
Does the machine need cleaning/oiling?
Is the correct presser foot fitted?
Is the correct sewing technique being used?
Is the fabric being pulled, pushed or dragged during sewing?
Twin needles, triple needles and other specialty needles can break due to excessive heat build up. To avoid breakage reduce speeds and avoid prolonged useage.

SKU	ANH6342.70
Barcode #	4006589001380
Brand	Schmetz
Shipping Weight	0.0150kg
Shipping Width	0.120m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.220m
Shipping Cubic	0.000264000m3
Unit Of Measure	ea

Shipping Charges & Information

POSTAGE INFORMATION

All orders are sent via Australia Post with your choice of postage type. All orders come with tracking and insurance cover at no extra charge.

If you choose signature on delivery, the parcel will need to be signed for, if the recipient is not home for verification, the item will be carded. This card will be left at the address supplied and will indicate where your parcel may be collected from. In most cases the parcel will be located at your local Australia Post Office / Depot.

Please allow 0-2 business days processing time before your parcel is sent. In most cases it will be within the first 24hrs as we aim to dispatch every order off ASAP.

*FREE Shipping for orders over $150.00 is only available for retail customers within Australia and is sent via standard parcel post only.

PLEASE NOTE:- Postage times can vary depending on public holidays, weekends, location, natural disasters, customs investigations, Australia Post investigations & other uncontrollable factors.

These delays are out of our control.

POSTAGE CHARGES

Within Australia

We offer 3 postage types within Australia as per below:-

Standard Post ATL (Authority To Leave - NO signature Required) - Calculated by total weight in the cart. (FREE standard Shipping for orders above $150.00 ) PLEASE NOTE - Heavy or bulky items will not qualify for free shipping

Standard Post Signature Required - Signature required is an extra $2.95 above the calculated postage.

EXPRESS POST - Starting at $14.10, calculated by total weight by Australia Post. Typical delivery time* after shipping = 1 to 2 business days depending on your location.

*Please note: Time frame estimates are from when the parcel is sent and only account for business days. All orders are processed and sent as soon as possible as we know how important it is to receive your purchase promptly. These do not include delays outside our control as once Australia Post has your parcel, we trust they will get it to you ASAP.

International

Normally we ship World Wide, but due to COVID-19, and some fraudulent cases, currently we only ship to New Zealand, postage is calculated by total weight in the cart using Australia Post rates and our postage calculators can be used to check this before purchase.

INTERNATIONAL TAXES & DUTIES - Our postal charge does NOT include taxes and duties, which may be applied by customs in the country of delivery. All payments of taxes & duties are the responsibility of the customer and usually determined on the value of your order. Orders will not be refunded if taxes and duties are not paid and you choose to not pick up your order.

TRACKING YOUR PARCEL

Once your order has been packed and left our warehouse, you will be emailed a tracking number by Australia Post.

Australian Orders can be tracked via http://auspost.com.au/track/track.html

For all other countries please refer to your local postal carriers.

Please note that customs have the right to stop your parcel for a considerable amount of time, to conduct routine checks.

MISSING PARCELS

On the event that your parcel is held up or is lost, it may take up to three months to receive an answer from the Australia Post Investigation Team. Unfortunately these are Australia Post time frames are out of our control, we will do our best to rectify the issue ASAP.

INCORRECT INFORMATION

Once your order has been placed no changes are able to be made. Please double check your shipping address is correct before confirming your order. Business addresses must include the business name.

If parcels are not collected, or are required to be returned to sender due to insufficient or incorrect information, postage costs are unable to be refunded (this includes both original postage cost to get the item to you [including for items sent via our free post offer], and the return postage charged to us by Auspost). Once you have placed your order, you are committing to the sale and declaring that all information entered including the shipping address is correct.

If you do find you have entered incorrect shipping information please Contact Us ASAP and we will correct the mistake if we have not dispatched your parcel.

PLEASE ensure your contact email and phone numbers are correct - we ONLY use this contact for urgent order related purposes - they will not be used for any other purpose.

LOCAL STORE PICKUP

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to collect from MORWELL, Victoria, DO NOT pick this option, as your parcel will be placed in our store for pick-up.

You will be sent a text message when your parcel is ready to be picked up along with the pick-up address. Please ensure to bring your receipt to pick up your purchase.

ELECTRONIC GIFT VOUCHERS

Electronic Gift Vouchers will be processed and emailed to the recipient immediately once fully paid.

Returns Policy

WHAT can be returned?
Many of our products can be returned if found to have manufacturing defects, or are not as described. For "Change of Mind" returns, please contact us in advance, as cut items, such as fabrics, elastic etc cannot be returned as change of mind.

Items such as fabrics, elastics and other items that are cut to length cannot be returned unless they are faulty.

WHEN do items need to be returned by?
Items need to be returned to our store within 21 days of purchase.

HOW do customers return items?
You will need a Return Authority number for an item to be returned. Please contact us to obtain this RA number, and let us know the problem that has occurred.

WHERE do items need to be returned to?
The item, including original packaging need to be returned to:-

JM Embroideries & Collectibles, PO Box 3078, Gippsland MC, Vic. 3841

SHIPPING for returns?
Items found to be defective or not as described once returned and tested, will receive a full refund. If the item is found to have been misused or abused, no refund will be issued.

CREDIT for returns?
Refunds will be issued in the form of store credit unless otherwise arranged.

Instore return option?
Items can also be returned in person to our "Bricks and Mortar" store.

Packing materials?
Do items need to be in orginal packaging for returns?

Items need to have their original manufacturers packaging to be returned. If you can return them in the original parcel that they were sent in is always good, to let us see if the item may have been mishandled in shipping.

If you receive an item that has damaged packaging when it arrives, please note this with the delivery driver before signing for the item, as this will always help in finding issues.