130/705 H
SCHMETZ Universal 130/705 H needles
Suitable systemFor household machines that use the 130/705 H system. Choose the size for the fabric and check the manual.
01Troubleshooting guide
Seam puckers or waves: find the right setting
Puckering is not always excess tension. Needle size, stitch density, foot pressure and fabric stretch can all distort the seam.
02
Most likely causes
- The needle or thread is too heavy for the fabric.
- Stitch length is too short or upper tension is unnecessarily high.
- The presser foot stretches a knit or pushes one layer ahead of the other.
03Step
Check in this order
- 01Step 1
Test the same fabric and thread on a scrap before changing the project seam.
- 02Step 2
Fit a suitable fine or stretch needle and choose a slightly longer stitch.
- 03Step 3
Return tension to the manual’s normal range and reduce foot pressure only if the model allows it.
- 04Step 4
Support the fabric so its weight does not pull, and let the feed dogs move it without stretching.
04
What should restore normal sewing
The test seam should lie flat after relaxing, without loose loops on either side.
Use stabiliser or a suitable foot when the fabric itself remains unstable.
05Useful parts for this symptom
Check the reference before replacing anything
These products match the subject of this guide. Open the compatibility page to confirm your exact machine, then compare the reference on Amazon.
130/705 H SUK
SCHMETZ Jersey 130/705 H SUK needles
Suitable systemMedium ball point for jersey and knitted fabrics. Use only when the manual accepts the 130/705 H system.