HAND ® T60 Easy to Thread Sewing Needles with Large Eyes - Pack of 30 Appx

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Embroidery needles have a long eye which makes threading the needle so much easier when using multiple strands of thread. The most popular sizes used to embroider are size 7 and 9.

We understand that with even the best information, sometimes finding the right needle can take a little trial and error.Use the standard needle threader for threading cotton/thread and the chunky threader when using chunky yarn. Using the wrong type of sewing needle is one of the most common mistakes novices and even some experienced sewers still make. It can lead to needle breakage, difficulty working with the chosen fabric and poor stitch quality. Needles can also wear over time which effects the experience in use and quality of the finished work. Because of their large eye these needles are suitable for general sewing. They are ideal for people who have difficulty seeing the eye of a needle.

Your guide to sewing needle types also has a needle dimension chart that lists the length and diameter of all sewing needles. Machine needle sizes are always quoted in imperial and metric. Regular point machine needles are designed for domestic regular sewing machines and are used for basic stitching. In addition to being a darning needle these needles are useful to use during basting and layering fabrics together . Curved needles are great for those difficult tasks: sewing fabric boxes together or repairing lampshades. There are in fact 100's of needle variations and specialist sewing needles for every use and discipline.These are long needles with long eyes making them ideal for spanning large holes during mending, using cotton or yarn. Size 14/18 are useful needles to use when sewing pieces of knitting or crochet together. Depending on the type of craft or project you are working on will determine the type of needle you will require. Sometimes you may need to use the same needle type across a variety of sizes to complete your project or indeed you may require an array of different types of needle.

Sharps are medium length needles and the most commonly used hand sewing needles. They are also very sharp! Size 2, 3 and 4 These needles have a large eye and a sharp point and are used in the art of crewel embroidery and ribbon embroidery. Sizes range from 13 to 26; the most popular sizes are 16 to 26. Size 13 and 14 are commonly used for heavy and coarse fabrics.These needles create trouble free seaming and are the perfect complement to jersey and synthetic fabrics. You may well find a big difference when you start using a needle designed for the discipline in hand. Many people find an improvement in their skill as a sewer - and more importantly, a greater enjoyment in their needlework because with the correct needle, the project flows more easily.