Originally Posted by
SewinSue
If I have used a sewing machine needle for only a short amount of time I stick them into a pin cushion to be used again. I can look at the needle and read the size and brand and in some cases the color of the shaft will identify what kind of needle it is however most needles can't be identifed that way so how can I tell the difference between a universal, ballpoint, metalic, quilting etc.??? In a cleaning frenzy and need to sort and categorize so your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sue
Each needle has the size stamped in the shaft, you need a magnifying glass to see it, good light, it is on th top of the needla, but it does not identify the type (metallic, ball pointy, top stitch) just the size (75/11, 80/12 etc.)