Embroidery sewing needles are sometimes referred to as Crewel Needles. Embroidery needles are similar in length and diameter to a Sharp needle and they have a sharp point. However, they have a long, extra-large eye, which makes threading the needle so much easier when using multiple strands of stranded cotton embroidery thread.
Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are ideal when embroidering on heavy fabric with twisted yarn. The most commonly used size in embroidery is a size 7, however, the finer sizes of 8, 9 and 10 are fabulous to use if you prefer a finer and shorter length of the needle.
Having difficulty threading the needle! Then use an Embroidery needle for general sewing the long eye makes threading so much easier and quicker!
Quantity: 16 Needles per pack
Size Details:
Size 1 48.5mm length x 1.02mm diameter
Size 2 48.5mm length x 1.02mm diameter
Size 3 45mm length x 0.86mm diameter
Size 4 45mm length x 0.86mm diameter
Size 5 41.5mm length x 0.76mm diameter
Size 6 38.5mm length x 0.69mm diameter
Size 7 38.5mm length x 0.69mm diameter
Size 8 34mm length x 0.61mm diameter
Size 9 34mm length x 0.61mm diameter
Size 10 32.5mm length x 0.53mm diameter