SCHMETZ Industrial Sewing Machine Needles 134 LR, 135X8 R TW for Leather, 10 pcs.

134 LR, 135x8 R TW are SCHMETZ industrial sewing machine needles with an LR-style cutting point, designed for decorative stitching on leather goods. The LR point helps create a distinctive stitch line with a characteristic slant to the left.

Features of the LR cutting point

LR (Reverse Twist Point) is a slanted cutting point with a lenticular cross-section. It cuts at an angle of approximately 45° to the needle insertion direction.

This cutting shape helps create a decorative seam in which the stitches slant slightly to the left. SCHMETZ particularly recommends LR needles for visible decorative topstitching.

LR differs from the LL cutting point, which creates a straighter, slightly recessed seam, and from LBR, which has a wider cutting action and a more pronounced decorative effect.

Suitable materials and applications

• Various types of genuine leather.
• Leather garments and decorative topstitching.
• Leather shoes and boots.
• Leather bags, wallets, and suitcases.
• Leather upholstery for car seats.
• Leather upholstery with visible decorative seams.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: SCHMETZ.
• Needle system: 134 LR.
• Alternative designations: 135x8 R TW, PFx134 LR.
• Cutting point type: LR — Reverse Twist Point.
• Cutting point shape: slanted, lenticular cutting point.
• Cutting angle: approximately 45° to the needle insertion direction.
• Seam appearance: decorative seam with stitches slanting to the left.
• SCHMETZ CANU: 20:05AX1.
• Package: 10 needles.

Compatibility and needle selection

These needles can be used in industrial sewing machines whose technical documentation specifies the compatible 134 LR or 135x8 R TW needle system. Before purchasing, check the system and choose an NM size suitable for the material and sewing thread.

Recommendation: Choose LR if you need a decorative seam with a slight slant in leather. Before sewing the finished product, test the result on a sample, as the visual slant of the stitches can be affected by the needle insertion direction in the sewing machine.