SINGER ball point needles are designed for sewing knit fabrics, where a rounded tip can slip between yarns rather than pierce them. Choose size 80/12 for lighter knits, 90/14 for medium-weight material, and 100/16 when a larger needle is appropriate. The 5-count size-specific packs suit sewists who know their fabric weight; the assorted SINGER pack offers multiple sizes and point types for varied projects.
| Product | Best For | Pack Details |
|---|---|---|
| SINGER Ball Point Size 80/12 | Lighter knits | 5 needles |
| SINGER Ball Point Size 90/14 | Medium-weight knits | 5 needles |
| SINGER Ball Point Size 100/16 | Heavier knits | 5 needles |
| SINGER Titanium Ball Point Assortment | Different knit weights | 5 needles, three sizes |
| SINGER Assorted Universal And Ball Point | Mixed fabric projects | 8 needles, assorted types and sizes |
SINGER Ball Point Needles Size 80/12
This five-needle pack is best for sewists working with lighter-weight knit fabrics. SINGER identifies ball point needles as suitable for knits and distinguishes them from universal regular needles, which are intended for standard stitching on woven, natural, and synthetic fabrics.
The size-specific pack is a straightforward choice when 80/12 is the size needed for the project. SINGER needles are color-coded: the top color indicates needle type, and the bottom color indicates size, which can make identification easier while sewing.
Choose this if you want five ball point needles in size 80/12 for knit projects. Limitation: the pack contains one size, so it does not provide options for heavier fabric or a different needle size.
SINGER Ball Point Needles Size 90/14
This five-count size 90/14 pack is best for medium-weight knit fabrics. The listed design is intended to slip between fabric threads instead of piercing them, helping avoid snags and material damage. That makes it a useful size-specific option when a project calls for a ball point needle for medium-weight fabric.
SINGER lists cold-forged steel construction, larger needle eyes, and T-shaped needle heads. These features are described as intended to help prevent needle breakage and skipped stitches and make threading easier.
Better for medium-weight knits than a lighter-weight size when the fabric and project call for size 90/14. Limitation: this is not an assorted-size pack, and needle selection should still match the fabric and sewing-machine instructions.
SINGER Ball Point Needles Size 100/16
This five-count pack is best for knit-fabric projects that call for the larger 100/16 needle size. It keeps the point type consistent across the pack, so it is a practical choice when you already know that both a ball point tip and this size suit your material.
SINGER describes ball point needles as best used on knit fabrics. Its color-coding system identifies the needle type at the top and needle size at the bottom, making it easier to tell this size apart from other SINGER needles.
Choose this if your project needs size 100/16 for knit fabric. Limitation: the product information does not specify a particular knit weight for this size, so check the project instructions and fabric before choosing it.
SINGER Titanium Ball Point Assortment
This five-needle assortment is best for sewists handling different weights of knit fabric. It includes two size 80/11 needles, two size 90/14 needles, and one size 100/16 needle. The range offers more size choices than a single-size pack while keeping all five needles ball point.
The needles have a titanium coating. SINGER describes them as suitable for all weights of knit fabrics and states that they last four times longer than regular sewing machine needles.
Better for a sewing kit that needs several sizes for knit projects. Limitation: the assortment contains only one size 100/16 needle, and the product information does not list a woven-fabric needle.
SINGER Assorted Universal And Ball Point Needles
This eight-needle pack is best for sewists who work with both knits and woven fabrics. It includes two 80/11 ball point needles and two 90/14 ball point needles for knits, plus two 90/14 and two 100/16 universal regular point needles for woven fabrics. The mixed selection can support different project types without buying only one point style.
The pack is listed for use in SINGER, Brother, Kenmore, and other quality sewing machines. Color-coding helps identify the needle size.
Choose this if your projects include both knit and woven material. Limitation: only four needles in the pack are ball point; the remaining four are universal regular point needles.
Buying Guide: How To Choose SINGER Ball Point Needles
Which needle size should you choose?
Start with the fabric weight and the size recommended by the sewing project or machine instructions. The available SINGER options here include 80/12, 90/14, and 100/16 size-specific ball point packs. The titanium assortment includes 80/11, 90/14, and 100/16. A lower number is not a substitute for checking project guidance; select the size that matches the material and sewing needs.
Do you need ball point or universal regular needles?
Choose ball point needles for knit fabric. Their rounded point is designed to pass between fabric threads. Universal regular needles are intended for standard stitching on woven, natural, and synthetic fabrics. If your projects include both knits and wovens, the SINGER assorted pack combines ball point and universal regular needles.
Should you buy a single-size pack or an assortment?
A five-count, single-size pack is a focused choice when you know the required size. Assortments are more useful when you work with different knit weights or switch between knit and woven projects. Compare the contents carefully: the titanium assortment covers three ball point sizes, while the eight-count assortment includes both ball point and universal regular needles.
What should you check before sewing?
Confirm that the needle type and size suit the fabric and project. Check your sewing-machine instructions for needle requirements, and use the product’s color-coding details where applicable to distinguish needle type and size. Do not assume that a ball point needle is the right choice for every fabric simply because the machine accepts it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are SINGER ball point needles used for?
They are intended for knit fabrics. Their rounded point is designed to slip between threads rather than pierce the material.
What is the difference between size 80/12 and 90/14?
They are different needle sizes. The listed size 90/14 SINGER needle is designed for medium-weight fabrics; check project guidance to choose the right size for other materials.
Can ball point needles be used for woven fabric?
SINGER identifies universal regular needles as the choice for standard stitching on woven fabrics. Use a needle type suited to the material and project.
Which product includes multiple ball point sizes?
The titanium-coated SINGER assortment includes sizes 80/11, 90/14, and 100/16.
Does the eight-count SINGER pack contain only ball point needles?
No. It includes four ball point needles for knits and four universal regular point needles for woven fabrics.