Crafty Range of Repair Needles

These 7 options of needles are made from high quality hardened steel and nickel plated for a super smooth finish. They are packed loose in a kraft brown envelope wallet (100 x 65mm) and they have either 3 needles or 5 needles per pack depending on their size. Please see notes specific to each needle choice.

#1 Curved Hand Sewing Needles * 2” ~ (50mm) x3 Needles per Pack

Curved Needles are generally used when it is only possible to work from one side of the fabric or item. Often used in Quilting, Mattress repairs, Chairs & Seats, Upholstery and Lampshades

1.15mm Diameter x 50mm long before it has been curved * Approx Diameter of semi-circle = 30mm

Length of Taper to point = 2.5mm

0.65mm Plain Eye Centre Diameter ~ Elongated to 6mm

#2 Curved Hand Sewing Needles * 3” ~ (75mm) x3 Needles per Pack

1.25mm Diameter x 75mm Long before it has been curved * Approx Diameter of semi-circle = 48mm

Length of Taper to point = 1.5mm

0.65mm Plain Eye Centre Diameter ~ Elongated to 6mm

#3 Glovers Small Needles for Leather, Suede and other similar materials x5 Needles per Pack

Leather Needles also known as Glovers and as Wedge Needles ~ these needles have a triangular point designed to pierce leather without tearing it; often used on leather-like materials such as suede, vinyl and plastic.

Size 6 in this type of needle range is classed as small with the specific dimensions of:

0.70mm Diameter x 40mm Long * Triangular section to point = 12mm

0.30mm Plain Eye Centre Diameter ~ Elongated to 1.5mm

#4 Glovers Large Needles for Leather, Suede and other similar materials x5 Needles per Pack

Size 1 in this type of needle range is classed as large with the specific dimensions of:

1.15mm Diameter x 50mm Long * Triangular section to point = 17mm

0.50mm Plain Eye Centre Diameter ~ Elongated to 2mm

#5 Chenille Needles also used for Embroidery & Tapestry x5 Needles per Pack

Chenille Needles are similar to Tapestry Needles but with large, long eyes and a sharp point to penetrate closely woven fabrics. Useful for ribbon embroidery.

Size 18 in this type of needle range is classed as large with the specific dimensions of:

1.25mm Diameter x 50mm Long * Length of Taper to point = 7mm

0.65mm Plain Eye Centre Diameter ~ Elongated to 10.50mm

#6 Long Darning Repair Needle for Finishing & Tapestry x5 Needles per Pack

Darning Needles are sometimes called Finishing Needles; these are designed with a point but not overly sharp and with a large eye making them similar to Tapestry Needles but longer; yarn darners are the heaviest sub-variety.

Size 5 in this type of needle range is classed as large with the specific dimensions of:

1.15mm Diameter x 70mm Long * Length of Taper to point = 2mm

0.50mm Plain Eye Centre Diameter ~ Elongated to 6mm

#7 Upholstery Cranked Sack or Mattress Needle x3 Needles per Pack

Upholstery Needles are heavy, long needles that may be straight or curved and are used for sewing heavy fabrics, upholstery work, tufting and for tying quilts; the curved variety is practical for difficult situations on furniture where a straight needle will not work. Heavy duty needles are used for repairing mattresses.

Size 14 in this type of needle range is classed as large with the specific dimensions of:

2.0mm Diameter x 75mm Total Length with a 20-degree crank

Length of Needle from Top to start of crank = 55mm * Length from crank to point tip = 20mm

The total cranked part of the needle = 35mm and is flattened to a tapered thickness of 1.5mm to 1.20mm at the tip where it is 3.75mm wide. 1.00mm Plain Eye Centre Diameter ~ Elongated to 6mm

 

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