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
Please visit my shop for a wide range of Hand
Sewing and Machine Needles in all types and sizes.