Sometimes it is not so easy to thread the thread into the eye of the needle. The Schmetz handicap needle 80/12 provides relief here. This needle has a small slot on the side of the eye of the needle, allowing the thread to slide easily into the eye. To do this, let the upper thread loop slide along the right side of the needle until it slides through the slot into the eye.

As a result, the sewing machine is quickly ready for use when small alterations or repairs need to be made, such as: For example, shortening a pair of trousers or sewing a torn seam again.

The slightly rounded point of the needle ensures that many materials can be sewn gently and easily without damaging them. Do not use the slotted-eye needle when working with fine, thin fabrics such as silk, because they can get stuck in the slot and become damaged.