Notions - Needles & Pins

A smoother stitch starts with the right little tool.

Choose hand needles, machine needles, pins and fabric-holding helpers by the work you are doing. A fine appliqué seam, a layered quilt and a stretchy garment each ask for something different.

Choosing, using & project ideas
  • Hand sewing: Match the eye to your thread and the point to your fabric or stitching technique.
  • Machine sewing: Choose the needle type for the fabric, then its size for the fabric and thread; check your machine's needle system.
  • Holding layers: Fine pins suit delicate work. Clips can hold an edge without making pinholes.

Try this: Keep a small project pouch with the needles and holding tools for your current make, so the right ones are easy to find.

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Collection illustration: hand-sewing needles, colourful straight pins and safety pins in bright daylight.