Needles for Singer Sewing Machines - Models 991-B through LW 103 A
Needles for Singer Sewing Machines - Models 991-B through LW 103 A
Please Note
- Older machines sometimes get retrofitted with needle bars that handle use different needle systems from the original design.
- There are occasionally instances where the needle point, needle size, or both affect the needle system designation. The most common exceptions occur with DBx1, 134, 1738A, 135x16. and 135x17. Details
Select Model Range
Singer Model# 991-B All Classes with exceptions use needle system UY 154 GAS Equivalent to 151x21, UY 154 GAS SES, UY 154 FGS, UYX15, CANU 06:60EB
Singer Model# 992 All Classes with exceptions use needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 992-B 11 uses needle system B 26 Equivalent to RMX26, CANU 03:08
Singer Model# 992-B 51 uses needle system B 26 Equivalent to RMX26, CANU 03:08
Singer Model# 992-E 11 uses needle system B 26 Equivalent to RMX26, CANU 03:08
Singer Model# 993 All Classes with exceptions use needle system UY 154 GAS Equivalent to 151x21, UY 154 GAS SES, UY 154 FGS, UYX15, CANU 06:60EB
Singer Model# 993-B 10 uses needle system UY 8454 GS Equivalent to UY 8454 GAS, UY 8454 GAS SES,UNX, CANU 06:62EB
Singer Model# 993-BX 50 uses needle system UY 8454 GS Equivalent to UY 8454 GAS, UY 8454 GAS SES,UNX, CANU 06:62EB
Singer Model# 993-E 10 uses needle system UY 8454 GS Equivalent to UY 8454 GAS, UY 8454 GAS SES,UNX, CANU 06:62EB
Singer Model# 993-EX 10 uses needle system UY 8454 GS Equivalent to UY 8454 GAS, UY 8454 GAS SES,UNX, CANU 06:62EB
Singer Model# 997-E All Classes with exceptions use needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 997-E 10 to E 11 uses needle system B 26 Equivalent to RMX26, CANU 03:08
Singer Model# 997-EX 10 to EX 11 uses needle system B 26 Equivalent to RMX26, CANU 03:08
Singer Model# 998 All Classes use needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 1031-U All Classes use needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 1032-U All Classes use needle system DCX3, SY 8538, CANU 03:07 - Reference Only - Not Carried
Singer Model# 1042-U All Classes use needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 1302-U 406 uses needle system 62X57 Equivalent to 5640, DVX57, SY 3260, CANU 33:30
Singer Model# 1371-A uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 1375-A uses needle system 1985 Equivalent to 29 S, 175X1, 175x5, TQX1, CANU 27:90JB
Singer Model# 1831-V uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 1832-U uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 1842-U 063-5 uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 1842-V uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 2100-2 uses needle system 62X57 Equivalent to 5640, DVX57, SY 3260, CANU 33:30
Singer Model# 2188-D uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25
Singer Model# 2191-D uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25
Singer Model# 2191-D uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 2281 All Classes with exceptions use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 2281-B 205 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25
Singer Model# 2281-B 221 uses needle system 1128 Equivalent to 44x3, 88X1, 88X9, DAX1, CANU 04:45
Singer Model# 2281-B 224 uses needle system 1128 Equivalent to 44x3, 88X1, 88X9, DAX1, CANU 04:45
Singer Model# 2281-B 345 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25
Singer Model# 2281-B 364 uses needle system 1128 Equivalent to 44x3, 88X1, 88X9, DAX1, CANU 04:45
Singer Model# 2457 G All Classes use needle system 134 ZZ Equivalent to 438, 1906, DPx438, SGX1906, SY 1906-01, SY 1906, CANU 19:18
Singer Model# 2500-1
-
Cloth: uses needle system 135X17 Equivalent to SY 3355, DPX17, CANU 37:20
-
Leather: uses needle system 135X16 Equivalent to DPX16
Singer Model# 2591-D uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 2610-1 uses needle system UY 128 GAS Equivalent to 149X3, 1280, TVX3, CANU 38:00
Singer Model# 2700 uses needle system UY 121 GBS Equivalent to MY 1046, UY 121 GBS SUK, UYx121 GBS, UYX121 GBS SUK, CANU 38:43FB
Singer Model# 2714-P 1 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25
Singer Model# 2800 uses needle system UY 121 GBS Equivalent to MY 1046, UY 121 GBS SUK, UYx121 GBS, UYX121 GBS SUK, CANU 38:43FB
Singer Model# 2800-K uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 2831-K uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 2832-K uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 2842-K uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 2900
-
Cloth: uses needle system 135X17 Equivalent to SY 3355, DPX17, CANU 37:20
-
Leather: uses needle system 135X16 Equivalent to DPX16
Singer Model# 3211-G All Classes
-
Cloth: uses needle system 135X17 Equivalent to SY 3355, DPX17, CANU 37:20
-
Leather: uses needle system 135X16 Equivalent to DPX16
Singer Model# 3212-G All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 3457 All Classes use needle system 134 ZZ Equivalent to 438, 1906, DPx438, SGX1906, SY 1906-01, SY 1906, CANU 19:18
Singer Model# 3770 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 3771 All Classes use needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 3781-D All Classes use needle system 149X7 Equivalent to TVX7, CANU 27:50
Singer Model# 3781-D All Classes use needle system UY 128 GAS Equivalent to 149X3, 1280, TVX3, CANU 38:00
Singer Model# 3781-E 300E uses needle system UY 128 GAS Equivalent to 149X3, 1280, TVX3, CANU 38:00
Singer Model# 3782-D All Classes use needle system 149X7 Equivalent to TVX7, CANU 27:50
Singer Model# 3782-D All Classes Uuses needle system UY 128 GAS Equivalent to 149X3, 1280, TVX3, CANU 38:00
Singer Model# 4000 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 5311 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 5311
-
Cloth: uses needle system 135X17 Equivalent to SY 3355, DPX17, CANU 37:20
-
Leather: uses needle system 135X16 Equivalent to DPX16
Singer Model# 6300 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 6501 uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25
Singer Model# 6501 uses needle system 134 Equivalent to 135X5, DPX5, SY 1955, CANU 20:05
Singer Model# 6901 uses needle system 190 Equivalent to MTX190, CANU 47:25
Singer Model# 6903 uses needle system B 27 Equivalent to 81x1, DCx27, DCx1, MY 1023, UY 191 GS, CANU 03:36
Singer Model# 7225-J uses needle system UY 128 GAS Equivalent to 149X3, 1280, TVX3, CANU 38:00
Singer Model# LW 103 A uses needle system 1738A Equivalent to 16x95, 16X231, 71x1, 287 WH, CANU 14:25
Welcome to The Thread Exchange
Your source for sewing thread and needles since 2005. We offer a huge selection, fast shipping, personalized phone and email help, and thread in both small and large spool sizes. We are also a living-wage employer.
Thread Specials and Closeouts - Up to 50% Off
- Save big on closeouts while they last.
- Save up to 50% on thread closeouts.
- New specials are added often.
- Great for sewing practice or building a color stash.
Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in some sizes.
- Nylon thread is strong, smooth-sewing, durable and easy to use.
- Nylon is a great thread for leather, canvas and vinyl.
- Use up to size 69 nylon in most home sewing machines.
- Buy what you need - We have nylon thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.
Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.
- Polyester looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.
- Polyester thread is UV resistant. It is great for outdoor use with fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.
- Use up to size 69 polyester thread in most home sewing machines.
- Buy what you need - We have Polyester thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.
Kevlar (TM) Thread - Kevlar thread is strong and withstands temperatures up to 800F.
- Kevlar thread does not melt. It turns to ash.
- Size-for-size, Kevlar thread is on average 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.
- Kevlar thread has a low stretch at around 2% over time.
- Buy what you need - We have Kevlar thread on single small spools and large spools.
The Robison-Anton Store
All Embroidery Products
Embroidery Information
Robison-Anton Conversion Charts
Thread to Needle Size Chart
Robison-Anton - The full line of 40-Wt Robison-Anton machine embroidery thread
Embroidery Thread - Backings - Hoops - Thread closeouts, backings and hoops for major makes and models.
- The full line of Robison-Anton thread in Super Brite Polyester, Super Strength Rayon, J Metallic, Moonglow, Super Strength Variegated, Twister Tweed and Color Cards.
- We also have great values on name-brand closeout king spools for under $6.00, and Grab-Bags by the Pound.
- Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers - Over 120 products available. Machine Embroidery Hoops - Snap hoops, sticky hoops, guides and parts.
All Needles
Needles Information
Thread To Needle Size Chart
Machine To Needle Reference
Groz-Beckert Publications
Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.
- Find the needles you need in one place.
- Machine To Needle Reference.
- Sequenced needle systems for harder to find needles.
- Thread to needle size chart.
- New - Needles for shoe patcher machines.
Prewound Bobbins
Prewound Bobbin Buying Guide
Bobbin Style to Machine Reference
Prewound Bobbin Style Guide
Prewound Bobbins - Save time with pre-loaded bobbins.
- Full-gross (144), half-gross (72), and packs of 12 for smaller jobs.
- Styles A (Class 15), G, L, M, and U - Other styles on closeout.
- Wide selection of half-price bobbins.
- Find the right bobbin for your machine.
Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon thread.
- Similar texture to fishing line, but thinner.
- Comes in 9 sizes from ultra-thin size .004 to sturdy-size .012.
- Small spools in sizes .005 to .012.
- 1.5 Lb. canisters in all sizes - Case quantities available.
Cotton Thread - The full line of Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton and Aurifil closeouts.
- Mettler cotton from thinnest to thickest in 60, 50, 40, and 28-weights.
- Aurifil cotton closeouts at 35% off.
- Mettler and Aurifil are made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton fibers.
- The lower the thread weight number, the thicker the thread.
Sewing and Serger Thread - Spun polyester, poly-core, silk closeout and more.
- Maxi-Lock - Tex 27 - Over 90 solid and variegated colors on 3000-Yd spools.
- Excell - Same as Maxi-Lock on 6000-Yd spools - Around 12 colors.
- Maxi-Lock Stretch - High elasticity thread in over 35 colors.
- Closeouts in spun polyester, poly-core silk, and more.
Crafts Threads: Waxed Thread - Imitation Sinew - For hand sewing. Most machines cannot handle waxed thread or sinew. Check owners manual.
- Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent.
- Great for leather, canvas, vinyl, and heavy fabrics.
- 70-Yd tubes from Maine Thread in 6 sizes - Over 36 colors.
- Closeout - Nylon coils, and waxed polyester-linen tubes.
Bag Closing Thread - FDA Compliant.
- Use to seal paper, polypropylene, cotton and jute bags.
- Also a strong, inexpensive, and knot free thread.
- Comes in 4-ply and 5-ply thicknesses.
- Available in 8-Oz, 5-Lb, and 20-Lb cones.
Sewing Accessories - Notions and accessories that make sewing easier.
- Thread cone holders let you use economical king spools with sewing machines that only accept mini spools.
- Thread sock stops puddling by gently holding the thread in place while it is on the spool.
- Scissors, shears, snips and cutters made by Kretzer, Consew Smooth Cut, Fiskar and Slice.
- Velcro (TM) and other hook-and loop, measuring tools and tool kits