SCHMETZ-Metallic Machine Needles. Schmitz quality sewing machine needles have been manufactured to exacting standards since 1851. The choice of discriminating sewers world wide, only Schmitz provides the uncompromising, consistent quality that produces the perfect stitch every time. These needles were made especially for use with metallic threads. The elongated eye prevents shredding and breaking of metallic threads and can be used with all brands and most models of sewing machines. The special construction of the Metallic needle provides trouble-free sewing with metallic thread.