Needle Size for Binding
What size needle do you use for hand sewing binding?
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I use a #8 embroidery needle, I like the bigger hole, I have a hard time threading my needles.
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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. |
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!!!!
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I use a longish between because I have long fingers. The smaller ones were hard to use.
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whichever fits your fingers and makes the size stitches you like. I like the smaller (about #8 or 9) sharps.
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John James #10 straw needle. It's my absolute favorite, I use it for applique also.
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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)
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I am with Peckish, I love my # 10 straw needles for sewing binding on.
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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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I use an ordinary hand sewing needle. I like one that has a eye that I can thread but is still thin and sharp.
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Threading Needle
Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer
(Post 4838948)
I use a #8 embroidery needle, I like the bigger hole, I have a hard time threading my needles.
Cut the thread to a blunt cut, no stray hairs Hold the thread in your left hand between your forefinger and thumb Pull it all the way down so that you can only see a small dot Press the eye of the needle on the dot Roll your finger and thumb up catching the thread. Hope it works for you too. Syl |
Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to experiment with the types and sizes y'all have suggested!
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