SCHMETZ-Topstitch Machine Needles. Schmetz quality sewing machine needles have been manufactured to exacting standards since 1851. The choice of discriminating sewers world wide; only Schmetz provides the uncompromising; consistent quality that produces the perfect stitch every time. These needles were developed specifically for topstitching; heavy; multiple or poor quality threads. Achieve perfectly straight stitch lines and even stitches when using a straight stitch plate. This package contains five 80/12 needles. Imported.