{"product_id":"twin-needle-for-sewing-machine-2mm-3mm-4mm","title":"Twin Needle 90\/14 for Sewing Machine, 2mm, 3mm or 4mm Double Needle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis twin needle sews 2 parallel rows of straight stitches at once, 2mm, 3mm or 4mm apart, for T-shirt hems, double topstitching and pintucks. All 3 gaps are size 90\/14, a medium needle for jersey, cotton and linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo needles share one flat shank, so it fits a home sewing machine like a regular needle. The bar between them reads 2\/90, 3\/90 or 4\/90: gap, then size. Thread 2 spools on top; underneath, the bobbin thread zigzags between the rows so a knit hem can stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-shirt and dress hems in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-jersey-fabric\"\u003ecotton single jersey\u003c\/a\u003e: the 3mm or 4mm needle sews the double-row hem you see on ready-to-wear tees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweatshirt hems, cuffs and pocket edges in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-terry-fabric\"\u003eFrench terry\u003c\/a\u003e from 260 to 350 GSM, where the zigzag on the back lets the hem stretch over the hips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeckbands in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rib-fabrics\"\u003erib knit\u003c\/a\u003e: a 3mm double row on the body side holds the seam allowance flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePintucks on light cotton and linen with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pintuck-presser-foot-and-twin-needle-set\"\u003epintuck presser foot\u003c\/a\u003e. The 2mm needle makes the finest tucks of the three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight-stitch-only machines, industrial machines and sergers: a twin needle needs a home machine with a zigzag stitch. Also not for jeans seams, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canvas-12oz\"\u003e12 oz canvas\u003c\/a\u003e or other thick layers, where a twin needle can bend. Use a single jeans needle there. On chiffon, voile and batiste, size 90\/14 is too heavy and can leave holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin (double) needle: 2 needles on 1 shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle gap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm, 3mm or 4mm (pick above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\/14, marked 2\/90, 3\/90 or 4\/90 on the bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat, standard home machine shank (system 130\/705H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZigzag home machines that thread the needle front to back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 spools on top, 1 bobbin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSewing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse your zigzag foot: its wide opening lets both needles through. Turn the handwheel by hand for the first stitch to check that neither needle hits the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn on the twin needle setting if your machine has one, and thread both eyes by hand. Only one spool of a color? Wind a spare bobbin and use it as the second top thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese needles aren't sold as stretch needles. On knits with spandex, test on a scrap first: if stitches skip, switch to a stretch twin needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polyester-sewing-thread-40-2-4000-and-5000-yards-all-purpose-thread\"\u003eWhite 40\/2 Polyester Sewing Thread\u003c\/a\u003e: 4,000 or 5,000 yd cones, enough for both top threads and the bobbin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-polyester-sewing-thread-40-2-4000-5000-yards\"\u003eBlack 40\/2 Polyester Sewing Thread\u003c\/a\u003e: the same thread for dark knits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pintuck-presser-foot-and-twin-needle-set\"\u003eSnap-On Pintuck Presser Foot and 3 Twin Needles\u003c\/a\u003e: a 5, 7 or 9 groove foot for rows of raised tucks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity = number of needles. Pick the gap above: 2mm, 3mm or 4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed all 3 gaps? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pintuck-presser-foot-and-twin-needle-set\"\u003epintuck foot set\u003c\/a\u003e has one of each plus a snap-on pintuck foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions About This Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my sewing machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if your machine sews zigzag and threads the needle front to back, like most home machines from Brother, Singer and Janome. It doesn't fit straight-stitch-only machines, industrial machines or sergers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich gap should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gap sets the look: 2mm for fine pintucks and narrow topstitching, 3mm or 4mm for knit hems. Your machine's widest zigzag must be wider than the gap; most home machines sew 5mm to 7mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there a zigzag on the back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bobbin thread catches both top threads and crosses between them. That zigzag gives the hem some stretch. If the fabric ridges up between the rows, loosen the upper tension a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"KAHANNE fabrics","offers":[{"title":"2mm","offer_id":67745347174496,"sku":"KH-NDL-TWIN-2MM","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3mm","offer_id":67745347207264,"sku":"KH-NDL-TWIN-3MM","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4mm","offer_id":67745347240032,"sku":"KH-NDL-TWIN-4MM","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/8464\/7776\/files\/twin-needle-2mm-90-14.jpg?v=1793943548","url":"https:\/\/www.kahannefabrics.com\/products\/twin-needle-for-sewing-machine-2mm-3mm-4mm","provider":"Kahanne Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}