Description

Sewing Machines That Use 206×13 Needles

The 206×13 needle system is a flat-shank, sharp-pointed industrial needle designed for specific vintage Singer rotary hook and swing needle sewing machines. It is not the common 15×1 needle used in most modern home machines.

Compatible Singer Models

Schmetz and other suppliers list the 206×13 needle as intended for the following Singer models

Singer 206
Singer 206K
Singer 306K
Singer 306W
Singer 319K
Singer 319W
Singer 320
Singer 320K

These are primarily rotary hook and swing needle machines, not standard shuttle machines.

Needle System Cross-References

The 206×13 needle is also known as:

SY2029
HPx13
CANU: 21:32 2

Why Use 206×13 Needles?

Using the correct needle system is important because:

The flat shank and sharp point are designed for the machine’s bobbin case and hook mechanism.
Using common 15×1 needles can damage the bobbin case and cause stitching issues

Needle Sizes

The 206×13 needle is available in two sizes:

Size 12 (metric 80/12) – for light to medium fabrics like cotton, linen, rayon, and silk.
Size 14 (metric 90/14) – for heavier fabrics

In summary: If you have a Singer 206, 206K, 306K, 306W, 319K, 319W, or 320/320K rotary hook or swing needle machine, you should use 206×13 needles to avoid damage and ensure optimal performance.