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    Needles for Alfa Sewing Machines

    Needles for Alfa Sewing Machines
    Find the right needle for over 45 Alfa models. Note that older machines sometimes get retrofitted with needle bars that use different systems from their original design. Occasionally, needle points, sizes, or both can impact the needle system designation. Common exceptions include needle systems DBx1, 134, 1738A, 135x16, and 135x17. Find detailed information in the Important Notes - System Specific section.
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    Important Notes - System Specific

    Home Sewing Machines - Almost all home sewing machines use system 130 / 705 - also called HAx1 or 15x1 needles. They are characterized by a flat side on the shank.

    System Specific -     Sometimes, the needle point, needle size, or both affect the needle system designation. Some common exceptions include:
    • DBx1: This system has a shank diameter of 1.63 mm up to size 110/18. For sizes above 110/18, the shank diameter increases to 2.00 mm and it becomes system 134. To maintain the 1.63 mm shank diameter in larger sizes, switch to system 1738A.
    • 135x16 and 135x17: These needle systems are interchangeable. 135x16 needles have leather points, while 135x17 needles have cloth points.

    Needles for Alfa Sewing Machines - Models Models 15 to 118

    Alfa Model# 15 All Classes use needle system 134-35 Equivalent to 2134-35, DPX35, CANU 32:10

    Alfa Model# 16-3 uses needle system 134-35 Equivalent to 2134-35, DPX35, CANU 32:10

    Alfa Model# 17 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 18 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 36-303 uses needle system 287 Equivalent to 16X1, 16x73, 34, 690, TFX1, CANU 12:05

    Alfa Model# 102 All Classes with exceptions use needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25

    • Alfa Model# 102-100  - N/A - uses needle system 130 B, DBX130B, CANU 11:20 - Reference Only - Not Carried

    • Alfa Model# 102-101  - N/A - uses needle system 130 B, DBX130B, CANU 11:20 - Reference Only - Not Carried

    Alfa Model# 103 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25

    Alfa Model# 104 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25

    Alfa Model# 105-1  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 106 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 107 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 108 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25

    Alfa Model# 109 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25

    Alfa Model# 112 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25

    Alfa Model# 116 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 117 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 118 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Needles for Alfa Sewing Machines - Models 125-100 to 184

    Alfa Model# 125-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 125-103  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 125-503 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 126 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 127 All Classes with exceptions use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    • Alfa Model# 127-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    • Alfa Model# 127-103  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 128 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 129 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 135 All Classes use needle system 287 Equivalent to 16X1, 16x73, 34, 690, TFX1, CANU 12:05

    Alfa Model# 136 All Classes use needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 147 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 156 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 157 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 158 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 159 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 175 All Classes use needle system 287 Equivalent to 16X1, 16x73, 34, 690, TFX1, CANU 12:05

    Alfa Model# 176-303 uses needle system 287 Equivalent to 16X1, 16x73, 34, 690, TFX1, CANU 12:05

    Alfa Model# 184 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Needles for Alfa Sewing Machines - Models 201 to 217-300

    Alfa Model# 201 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 202-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 202-300 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 203 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 204-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 204-300 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 204-303 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 205 All Classes with exceptions use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    • Alfa Model# 205-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    • Alfa Model# 205-200  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 206-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 206-300 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 207-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 207-300 TO 209-300 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 214 All Classes with exceptions use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    • Alfa Model# 214-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 215 All Classes with exceptions use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    • Alfa Model# 215-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 216-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 216-300 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 217-100  - N/A - uses needle system 133 (R), MTX133, CANU 05:30 Reference Only - Not carried

    Alfa Model# 217-300 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Needles for Alfa Sewing Machines - Models Models 8005 to 8413

    Alfa Model# 8005 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 8010 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05

    Alfa Model# 8270 All Classes use needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36

    Alfa Model# 8274-100 uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36

    Alfa Model# 8410 All Classes use needle system B 63 Equivalent to DVX63, CANU 35:40

    Alfa Model# 8411 All Classes use needle system B 63 Equivalent to DVX63, CANU 35:40

    Alfa Model# 8413 All Classes use needle system B 63 Equivalent to DVX63, CANU 35:40

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