What size needle do you use for hand sewing binding?
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What size needle do you use for hand sewing binding?
Michelle
www.summergrovehome.com
I use a #8 embroidery needle, I like the bigger hole, I have a hard time threading my needles.
I honestly have no idea about the number size needle I use because once I buy them, I take them out of the packaging and stuff them into my pin cushion!!
I can tell you that I use a very short needle, but it has a fine point. I use the shortest needle I can find, I find I have more control with them for smaller stitches (my hand stitching is very very tiny). I think the one I use is about 1.5" long.
May your stitches always be straight, your seams always lie flat, and your grain never be biased against you.
Sue
these short needles are undoubtedly 'quilting betweens'...that is the actual name... and if you like short....the japanese make quilting needles 1/2" long!!!!
I use a longish between because I have long fingers. The smaller ones were hard to use.
whichever fits your fingers and makes the size stitches you like. I like the smaller (about #8 or 9) sharps.
John James #10 straw needle. It's my absolute favorite, I use it for applique also.
Peckish aka Peggi
http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com
i use #10 milners, sharps or straws-which ever is handy when i start my binding- usually sharps (milners & straws are the same thing- just called differently by different companies (John James-straws---Roxannes-milners)
hiding away in my stash where i'm warm, safe and happy
I am with Peckish, I love my # 10 straw needles for sewing binding on.
I usually just use my betweens - either #11 or #12 if they are handy...which they usually are at that point as I'm a hand quilter. If not, whatever needle happens to be handy. I'm not real picky when it comes to needles for that purpose.
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