Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique that was born in Northern area of Japan hundreds years ago. The ladies of farmer families stitched with cotton thread in order to retain heat well and to strengthen cotton/linen fabric.
This package contains two Sashiko needles: 1 15/16" and 2 5/8".
High quality needles made in Japan. These needles are polished lengthwise to ensure smooth fabric piercing. Contains 2 Needles of the 3 different sizes included.
High quality needles made in Japan. These needles are polished lengthwise to ensure smooth fabric piercing. Contains 2 needles each of 3 assorted thin sizes.
Leather Machine sewing needles have a blade like point which enables them to pierce and pass through tough and heavy materials, such as leather and suede. Assortment pack contains 3 needles sizes 14/90 and 16/100.
This assorted pack of 6 needles in 4 different lengths accommodates a variety of projects. All needles have a larger eye, making them easier to thread. Use with the Hidamari thread for Sashiko embroidery.
Use Metal needles when sewing with metallic threads. These needles have a large eye which helps reduce stress on the delicate metallic threads. A light ball point helps reduce friction when stitching dense patterns. Package of 5 needles in assorted sizes: 3 each of size 90 and 2 each of size 100.
Ideal for cotton knits, interlock, rib knits, double knit, and most knit fabrics. The tip is more rounded than the Universal needle and is designed to push the fabric fibers apart instead of cutting them, preventing the knit fabric from running after stitching.
Jeans/Denim needles are made for denim fabrics, heavy twill, workwear, and other densely woven fabrics such as canvas and heavy linens. Engineered with a very sharp point and a stiffer shank to resist needle deflection and allow penetration of dense fabric.
DMC Embroidery 18K gold plated Needles slide through fabric more easily than other metals. These premium quality needles are allergy resistant for sensitive skin, as well as resistant to humidity, body oils and rust. Perfect for cross-stitch, needlepoint, and counted threadwork. Needles are approximately 1 1/2" long. Four needles per package.
DMC Embroidery 18K gold plated Needles slide through fabric more easily than other metals. These premium quality needles are allergy resistant for sensitive skin, as well as resistant to humidity, body oils and rust. Perfect for cross-stitch, needlepoint, and counted threadwork. Needles are approximately 1 1/2" long. Four needles per package.