Hand Sewing Needles Basics

Not all hand sewing needles are equal and it's important to pick the right needle for the job. This educational tutorial covers the different types, needle sizes and how to thread them.
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[@condyshares]

I've been repairing my items for about 5 years now and I made my first facemask recently. I just learned what the needle threader was for - I had one but I never unpacked it and never questioned it. It is SO handy for thick thread! Thank you, great video!

[@barbaraturner1923]

Thank you, Professor Pincushion for your you tube channel. I just discovered it today. As a new retiree, I am getting back into sewing and this information is priceless.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Barbara Turner I'm so glad you're getting back into sewing! :)

[@mandycarter7094]

Thank you Professor Pincushion, I never knew what the little strawberry was for!! Until today I never thought to look it up. Was searching for hand sewing tips and found a couple of your tutorials. Now, I am a new subscriber!

[@kelliebri7513]

Is it possible for you to place photos with the needle description on your blog so we can print?

[@user-qv4ni9hd8m]

Thank you! Kim

[@FootoftheCrossMinistries]

I thank God for leading me to your channel! I am a sewing addict :-) and only had lessons when I was in 6th grade (many many many many moons ago!!). So alot of my sewing projects I get from blogs and various websites. You channel is so helpful!!!!!! God bless.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I'm so glad you're enjoying our tutorials! :D

[@virginiacopeland108]

I learned a couple of useful things here, thank you!

[@MarshelRandom]

this is a great idea, beautiful and very practice

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

I want a long needle, with a sharp point, and a big enough eye to thread a 12 weight, but not so big that it leaves a giant whole when so try to sink a knot, or two small it shred the thread any suggestions? Loved your video.

[@aheartofworship27]

Great video. I recently came across some old needles that have some rust. Can they be cleaned? and how?

[@andretapusok8436]

I used Size 7-8 needles to sew.

[@LadyB_20]

Uhm do you have any tips for prevention of tarnish on needles/pins?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

hmmm....I haven't had this issue with any of my straight pins and I've had mine for a long time and don't do anything special with them besides keeping them in my pin cushion

[@LadyB_20]

@@ProfessorPincushion hmmm I guess I need to find a good brand. Mine just come from local brands that have a tendency to tarnish. Would you have any recommendations?

[@jerrygundecker743]

I wish you'd mentioned that easy threader two decades ago!!