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Upholstery Needle
Comes in various lengths and has a curved or straight point; used for tufting, attaching buttons, and working with upholstery fabrics.
Leather Needle
Also known as a 'glover's needle', it has a triangular point to pierce through tough materials like leather without tearing it.
Serger Needle
Designed for use in a serger or overlocking machine; comes in different types to match the weight and fiber of the thread used.
Sharps Needle
General purpose hand sewing needle with a sharp point, small round eye, and medium length; used for a variety of fabric types.
Darning Needle
Used for mending and repairing work; has a large eye to handle heavy darning threads or yarns.
Double-pointed Needle
Used in knitting, especially for tubular projects like socks and hats; has points on both ends to allow work from either side.
Circular Needle
Used in knitting; consists of two tapered needles connected by a flexible cable, allowing for the production of seamless garments.
Sailmaker's Needle
Heavy-duty, long needle with a triangular point; specifically designed for sewing through tough canvas and sailcloth.
Latch Hook Needle
A long-handled tool with a hinged latch hook at the end; used for rug-making and crochet.
Carpet Needle
Heavy, large needle with a bent tip; designed for sewing through heavy carpet and similar materials.
Knitting Needle
Not a needle for sewing, but used in knitting to produce loops and create fabric from yarn; come in pairs and can be straight or circular.
Chenille Needle
Similar to a tapestry needle but with a sharp point and a large eye; used for ribbon embroidery and crewel work.
Sewing Machine Needle
Made for use in sewing machines; comes in various sizes and types for different fabrics and threads.
Beading Needle
Long, thin needle with a small eye; specifically designed to fit through the holes of beads and sequins.
Crewel Needle
Used for crewel embroidery; similar to a sharp needle but with a longer eye to accommodate thicker yarn.
Self-threading Needle
Contains a small notch in the eye to allow easier threading; particularly useful for those with visual impairments or dexterity issues.
Embroidery Needle
Used for decorative needlework on fabric; has a long eye for easier threading of multiple embroidery floss strands.
Tapestry Needle
Used for needlepoint, counted cross-stitch, and plastic canvas work; has a blunt point to avoid splitting fibers.
Quilting Needle
Also known as 'betweens', these needles are short with a small, round eye; ideal for making fine stitches on quilt tops.
Milliner's Needle
Also known as 'straw needles', they are long and fine with a round eye; commonly used in hat-making and for pleating.
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