Hand sewing

Needles for hand sewing

Size from 1 to 12: the higher the number, the finer the needle. It is recommended to choose a finer needle with thinner fabrics.

The eye of the needle represents the hole through which the thread is passed.

The eye and tip change for each type of needle:

• Long needles: pointed common sewing needle with round eye
• Embroidery needles: Longer, pointed needle with a long eye
• Tapestry needles: Wide, pointless eye
• Darning needles: Longer needle, long and wide eye
• Beading Needles: Very fine needle; very narrow eye
• Easy threading needles: The eye is open to pass the thread through the top
• Leather needles: The tip is triangular and sharp
• Quilting needles: Shorter and thinner, round eye and pointed needle
• Millinery needles: very long needles with small eyes