Embroidery sewing needles are sometimes referred to as Crewel Needles. Embroidery needles are similar in length and diameter as a Sharp needle and they have a sharp point. However, they have a long, extra large eye, which makes threading the needle so much easier when using multiple strands of stranded cotton embroidery thread.
Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are ideal when embroidering on heavy fabric with twisted yarn and this is often called crewel work. The most popular size and commonly used in embroidery is a size 7 however the finer sizes of 8, 9 and 10 are fabulous to use if you prefer a finer and shorter length of needle.
Having difficulty threading the needle! Then use an Embroidery needle for general sewing the long eye makes threading so much easier and quicker!
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John James Embroidery JJ13501 - Size 1, John James Embroidery JJ13502 - Size 2, John James Embroidery JJ13503 - Size 3, John James Embroidery JJ13504 - Size 4, John James Embroidery JJ13505 - Size 5, John James Embroidery JJ13506 - Size 6, John James Embroidery JJ13507 - Size 7, John James Embroidery JJ13508 - Size 8, John James Embroidery JJ13509 - Size 9, John James Embroidery JJ13510 - Size 10, John James Embroidery JJ13515 - Size 1/5, John James Embroidery JJ13539 - Size 3/9, John James Embroidery JJ13550 - Size 5/10 |
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