So…needles. They’re essential, yet frustrating. They’re constantly rolling off the sewing table and getting lost, while at the same time acting as the sewist’s most prized tool. They’re like our paintbrushes, if you really think about it! Whether you’re just starting or someone with a little more experience on their hands, the charts and tips we’ve got below will keep your sewing skills as sharp as can be. Find information on sewing machine needle sizes, the parts of a sewing needle, and how to replace a sewing machine needle!
Learn the Lingo!
So the tip of the needle is called the…sharp part…right? And that tiny hole it has is called the thread portal, isn’t it? Just kidding! 😉 But it all seriousness, there are official names for every smidgen of a sewing needle! Check out the graphic below to see if you really do know them all!
The Parts of a Sewing Machine Needle
Size Matters!
Are you a little fuzzy on which needle size is heaviest? Do you know which types of needles to be using when you’re quilting as opposed to decoratively stitching? Do you know what a ball point needle is? Were you even AWARE that so many needles exist??? Don’t worry! We’ve got everything you need in the two handy charts below.
Get Organized!
It’s important to keep your needles organized so you’ve always got the right sized tool handy…but also so that you don’t stab yourself (again and again!) while searching for said tool. Staying organized is a vital step to success.
Some Vital Knowledge!
Uh oh! Your needle broke! What will you do? There must be SOMETHING on this earth to help you replace the needle in your machine!!!! Oh…how about this handy tutorial? Phew. That was a close one.
DIY Needle Cases
Now that your needle knowledge has been honed to a fine point, make yourself a cute little case to keep your tools in! These free and easy patterns are completely adorable and will make your life 100% easier once finished.
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I just wanted to let you know that the brand of needle is very important. It is not good just to use the brand you like. I work for a sewing machine company and if you have a brother machine, you should use the brand of needles they recommend, if you have a singer, you should use the needles they recommend. If it is a janome, bernina, viking, pfaff all require certain brands of needles. Also a thing that you could put in this really nice page, is the life of the needle. It is very important to change your needle often.
I never thought of brand of needles needs requirement type and brand with the brand of sewing machine. Thank you for mention these. I was so close buy this book because I’m a beginner with my new Brother machine. Lucky I bought two needles so far that I haven’t use it yet. I’m searching a good, easy, simple, step by step with photos. I’m deaf and I love sewing but I’m nervous if I ruin it anything!
Love these ideas! I a sincere passion of sewing!! And this information in vital for me,seriously!! Their very interesting,and give me the info I have to best sew my projects!! Thanks!!