A stretch needle is the last-resort needle when ballpoint needles still leave skipped stitches. Many people will not attempt sewing Lycra and swimwear without a stretch needle.
Sizes Available: 11/75 and 90/14
Stretch Needles
Skipped stitches on knits can be solved with this needle.
Stretch Sewing Machine Needles
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