HANDSEWING NEEDLES
It is very important to choose the most suitable needle for the fabric when sewing. Wrong choice can damage your fabric or make your fabric full of holes. Needles can usually be made of steel or brass. hand sewing needles; Comes in sizes that indicate the fineness of the needle. The larger the number, the finer the needle. Needles 5 to 10 are called “fine sewing needles” and are suitable for general use. Get packs of needles of various sizes available and experiment to find the most comfortable needle to use. pointed needle; The holes of these general purpose sewing needles that you can use in daily and emergency jobs are small and rounded for easier threading. Sizes 6 to 9 are suitable for hand sewing. Crewel needle;Also known as an embroidery needle, this needle has a long, oval hole. It is designed to pass multiple layers of muline thread through its hole. Milliner's needle; The holes of these needles, which are quite thin and long, are small and round. These fine needles, which do not harm the fabric, are especially suitable for basting and hand sewing. Numbers 8 and 9 are the most preferred sizes. Quilt needle; It is similar to Milliner's needle but much shorter in length. This needle, which is suitable for fine hand sewing and hem sleeve prints, is also used by those who deal with patchwork. Ribbon crochet; This odd-looking needle, with its blunt end and large, wide hole, is used for threading elastics, ribbons or cords. It has wider holes for thicker threads.
BALL PINS
There are many different varieties, ranging in length and thickness, from bead and flower-shaped knobs, to plain pins, to curved, tongs-shaped safety pins. Keep your pins stuck in the pinhole and your sewing needles in their special pouches. If you store all your needles in the same box; the needles are drawn touching each other and the ends are blunted. Therefore; you should prefer pinholes that can be put on your sewing machine or worn on your wrist. Magnetic pinholes are also available...
MACHINE NEEDLES
sewing machine needles; It can be found in many sizes or thicknesses. The needle you choose will differ depending on the fabric you sew. Small thin needles; good for light fabrics because; It leaves no visible holes in the fabric at every stitch. larger needles; Suitable for medium to heavy fabrics such as denim, canvas or upholstery. big needle; it does not bend and break easily when sewing thick fabrics. The larger the size of the needles, the larger the hole of the needle. If you are using a thick thread, the thread should pass freely through the hole. In this way, your stitch will be smooth and the needle will not break. If the thread does not pass freely through the eye of the needle, replace the needle with a larger size. Needles are also available in regular point and round tip shape. Normal-tipped needles; It has sharp tips specially designed for piercing woven fabrics. Round-point needles have rounded ends and are designed for sewing knits and other stretchy fabrics. For the best sewing quality, be sure to choose the right needle for your fabric.
Also; Replace the needle immediately if it is bent, blunt, or if the tip is damaged.
Also; Replace the needle immediately if it is bent, blunt, or if the tip is damaged.
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