The Organ 15x1 (HAx1) Home Sewing Needles are perfect for all general purpose sewing on home machines.These needles have a flat-shank, meaning that the part of the needle that inserts into the needle bar on your machine, has a flat side on half of the shank.The flat side is always pointed towards the back of your machine.The needles have a slightly rounded point and are used with a variety of fabrics including wovens and knits.Organ is a staple brand in the sewing industry for home sewing machine needles.Many home sewing machines include the Organ brand needles with the machine when it is purchased new.The 15x1 (HAx1, 130/705H) needles are the standard needle for various brands including: Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, Elna, Juki, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Juki, Melco, Necchi, New Home, Pfaff, Singer, Simplicity, White and many more!