I had no idea how much I didn’t know. Thank you for such a well organized, informative lesson. You have a lovely voice, easy to listen, easy to understand.
I absolutely LOVE and deeply appreciate the thought and attention to detail you have included in all of your excellent tutorial videos. Thank you, thank you for sharing your expertise and taking the time to craft such great videos.
Thank you so much Martha, it means a lot to us to get such positive feedback and I'm glad you are finding the videos useful. We work hard at them so it's good to know they are appreciated! Don't forget to share with your stitching friends!
Wonderful tutorials! I have been needlepointing for over 10 years, with three different instructors and none have ever taught the basics . Thank you Sarah.
Excellent, clear, concise, and very useful. THANK YOU. What we need now is a printable version: how to identify the types of needles, in simple line art to print out in a convenient size to go in the embroidery accessories kit.
I love your videos. I made my very first project last week. It came out OK but I did struggle with things and now I’m sitting in the light with your videos!!! I wish I could go to B class there’s none around by where I live
I’m so glad I came across your videos because I saw a design on clothes with a very pretty embroidery design I’m a beginner and all of your videos are so informative and helpful thank you very much for sharing 🙂
Thank you for explaining the different sizes and uses of needles. I always thought a needle was a needle and that some eyes were just made larger to take a larger thread. I'll never look at a needle the same way again now that I know the difference between them.
I just found your channel and have watched quite a few videos. I enjoy your teaching style and appreciate you helping to educate everyone with your helpful videos. I never knew there were so many needles - this is great info!
Thank you so much for this video explaining different needles and sizes. I have been cross stitching and needlepointing on an off in my life and this is the first time someone has explained needles in a thorough and simple manner.
Thanks, I too am binge watching your videos, having seen an advert on Facebook for the RCN, and on a roundabout way, finding your website and your videos on here. Really useful and clear, thank you very much. I loved the ‘blooper’ you included at the end 😂
Thank you Sarah, this is so useful and explains a lot of difficulties I've had. A great guide to select the right needle for different uses, much appreciated :)
Sarah thank you so much for this video, I've recently inherited some needles from my mum. I had know idea until now what all these needles were for. She had mostly Crewel so I was aware after her passing 😢that she had an interest in embroidery, but of course I had no idea until now that these were especially for embroidery. She has many that I still have to find out what they are for one being a double long Milward very long and wide in width and another needle that is straight with a diagonal point at the end possibly for upholstery and I think sewing machine needles which have double eyes for the thread at one end. Thank you once again.
Hi Sarah, great tutorials. Can you do a video on what needles to use with different types of threads and different types of needles/ threads to use on different types of fabrics and stitches? Thank you! 🙂
I’ve been sewing etc since I was six. My mother was, & my eldest sister is a very good embroider/s. I did a bit, smocking, cross-stitch, and I embroidered the hems of some baby gowns for my first baby (she’s 32 now). In all this time I never had needles clarified for me like you did in this video. So thank you. I’m taking embroidery up again and have been watching some of your most excellent videos! New subbie here. 🌹Rosie of Oz🇦🇺 & 🐶Omega the Cavalier🐶
How timely! I have finally discovered for myelf how important a needle is to my work piece...............so much easier. since I am beginning t select my needle with care now.
So much information...brain can't handle! Really enjoy your vids...there's a lot that books just can't get across but a well made and presented video can...thanks so much 😊
Thank you soOoo much for this video!! It was exactly what I was looking for. 🎉 I wanted to order embroidery needles that are about the same size as a 26 tapestry needle and I didn’t have much of a point of reference. You showing them all on a piece of fabric next to each other really helped. ❤
I am fascinated by your voice and clarity of delivery. Your info is so helpful. My only difficulty, other than starting embroidery at 69 1/2 years of age is my inability to locate the templates to which you refer in your videos. Can you help me find these? Thank you so much
Quilting has it's own set of needles Annie so there is more to learn! I'm not a quilter but I know 'betweens' are popular with Quilters; they are short with a very small eye
Well, apparently you've been around making amazing videos, and I just found you today! I was trying to find a comparable video in English on a stitch I didn't have a name for. It turned out to be the Long and Short stitch used for flowers! I saw your Pansy flower in three shades of purple video. Thank you for your attention to detail! I subscribe to Mujeres Creativas, from Mexico and it's all in Spanish, which I love but I needed to know some English terms. Again, Sarah, thank you!
This helps me immensely thank you so much! I've started sewing and embroidery myself I was using sharp needles for embroidery on some old jeans I cut from and the holes were so big I would undo the stich I just did thank you again for taking the time to share your knowledge 💜💜
wish I would have watched this BEFORE standing dumbfounded & overwhelmed trying to select a proper Needle for starting an Embroidery project. Making it an ever harder decision was the Shop was almost out of everything! Not one of the packages said "for embroidery" just Crewel or Chenille. So I guessed & chose a Sharp Chenille which wasn't the worst choice after all but Information is Power so they say! thank you for taking the time to make & post this Video!
I've seen so many people struggle unnecessarily because they have the wrong needle and it's something that's very rarely explained so I'm glad you have found this and it's helped you!
Will you create a sampler and video for beginners that shows the type of stitches that can be done with the needles you presented here? It will help us beginners tremendously! I’ve been trying to find a list for the types of stitches for these needles but have not been successful.
I want to practice a few things before I take on a real project and your videos are an excellent source of inspiration and information. I have dexterity issues in my hands along with neuropathy. I can't hold the needle in a traditional manner. When I search Google or Amazon. The needles look long enough but are too fast looking for the delicacy of beads and stitching. Do you have a recommendation for where I could order needles that are longer than 3 inches. If like to find cross stitch needles that are longer too. Thank you for everything you do for us!
I've never seen needles that long Susan but contact John James Needles online (just search for them) and if you explain what you need they might be able to help you. Could you hold the needle in some pliers? You can get medical ones that clamp shut so you don't have to hold them shut
Can you get curved needles with a more subtle curve, rather than a whole semicircle? I looked for some once, after finding straight needles a little probematic for sewing on large buttons with concave backs (as decorative embroidery items, as it happens). Love your videos.
I am new to any sewing.I want to hand sew most of all.quilts. sashiko,and I have a real like for simple stitching around patterened fabric.simple stitching to start.so what do I buy?
Really helpful. Do you have a video on using the curved needle? That’s what I’m struggling with right now, sewing down the gold threads of a goldwork practice piece. So awkward. 🤨
I don't but that's probably a good idea, I've had a few people ask me how to use them and there is a specific way so I'll add it to the video list! The trick is to think of it as curved and not to use it as you would a straight needle. I put my thumb on the top of it and my first two fingers underneath and make a scouping motion into the fabric. The points are sharp so use that to help get the needle into the fabric. Once the point is in then push the needle through gently in a curve motion as if it's making a circle. If you need to force it you aren't doing it right (and it will break) so use the point and the curving motion to help you
It's difficult because different manufacturers might make the same needle slightly differently (different lengths etc) so it is down to experience really. Look at the eye: round hole - Sharps, long hole - Embroidery/crewel. Large needle with long eye and point - Chenille, with a blunt end - Tapestry (these are the common ones but there are lots of other ones). The needle should make the hole for the thread to pass through not the thread so if you can hear or feel the thread going through the needle is too small. If you leave holes in the fabric and the thread falls out of the needle it is too big. Hope this helps a little...
Watching 6 years later after original release! THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge!
I had no idea how much I didn’t know. Thank you for such a well organized, informative lesson. You have a lovely voice, easy to listen, easy to understand.
Thank you so much!
I absolutely LOVE and deeply appreciate the thought and attention to detail you have included in all of your excellent tutorial videos. Thank you, thank you for sharing your expertise and taking the time to craft such great videos.
Thank you so much Martha, it means a lot to us to get such positive feedback and I'm glad you are finding the videos useful. We work hard at them so it's good to know they are appreciated! Don't forget to share with your stitching friends!
I’m learning so much from you. Your voice is so soothing. Thank you for you efforts.
Wonderful tutorials! I have been needlepointing for over 10 years, with three different instructors and none have ever taught the basics . Thank you Sarah.
It's easy to overlook the basics Diana, but without the foundations everything else falls down!
Excellent, clear, concise, and very useful. THANK YOU.
What we need now is a printable version: how to identify the types of needles, in simple line art to print out in a convenient size to go in the embroidery accessories kit.
Thank you so much. Just starting embroidery and was confused on the different needles. This cleared up a lot and know which ones I need now. 😊
Love that you used a document camera!! A natural teacher, you are. God bless!
Brilliant! Now need to have a good sort through of my needles. Many thanks for your instruction.
Love the human touch, little video slips and all. It means we are all happy stitchers and can laugh at ourselves.
Who knew there was so much difference in needles. Thank you for this video.
For a rookie this was so helpful.
I am learning so much from you Sarah, off to your shop now :):) love the bit at the end where you forgot, funny
I’ve been sewing off and on for years and didn’t know all the sizes and types. Thanks.
I love your videos. I made my very first project last week. It came out OK but I did struggle with things and now I’m sitting in the light with your videos!!! I wish I could go to B class there’s none around by where I live
Thank you, I have loads of needles but only one that I use a lot and couldn't remember the type, I'm so happy now :)
Thank you, Sarah
Luv your how to videos, you cover so much that others don’t, thank you
I’m so glad I came across your videos because I saw a design on clothes with a very pretty embroidery design I’m a beginner and all of your videos are so informative and helpful thank you very much for sharing 🙂
Thank you for explaining the different sizes and uses of needles. I always thought a needle was a needle and that some eyes were just made larger to take a larger thread. I'll never look at a needle the same way again now that I know the difference between them.
Thank you !!! I’ve needed this info forever! I knew I reached for certain needles bc they worked better for a particular task, but now I know why🥰
Thank you Sarah, for another excellent and very informative video!!
-Mychael
I just found your channel and have watched quite a few videos. I enjoy your teaching style and appreciate you helping to educate everyone with your helpful videos. I never knew there were so many needles - this is great info!
Glad I found this video. I've always been confused about which needle to use.
Thank you so much for this video explaining different needles and sizes. I have been cross stitching and needlepointing on an off in my life and this is the first time someone has explained needles in a thorough and simple manner.
The Royal School of Embroidery? I didn’t know there was such a school! I’ve missed out on so much. 😱 well, as long as I have breath it’s not too late!
Thanks, I too am binge watching your videos, having seen an advert on Facebook for the RCN, and on a roundabout way, finding your website and your videos on here. Really useful and clear, thank you very much. I loved the ‘blooper’ you included at the end 😂
Thank you! Most of them, I knew already, though I've got no idea how to use curved needles...
Thank you Sarah, this is so useful and explains a lot of difficulties I've had. A great guide to select the right needle for different uses, much appreciated :)
Glad it was helpful Karen
Thanks, Sarah, this is good information😊
Haha, love the blooper at the end :). I also thought a “needle was a needle” , just different sizes. Now I know better.
Sarah thank you so much for this video, I've recently inherited some needles from my mum.
I had know idea until now what all these needles were for.
She had mostly Crewel so I was aware after her passing 😢that she had an interest in embroidery, but of course I had no idea until now that these were especially for embroidery.
She has many that I still have to find out what they are for one being a double long Milward very long and wide in width and another needle that is straight with a diagonal point at the end possibly for upholstery and I think sewing machine needles which have double eyes for the thread at one end.
Thank you once again.
Very informative! Thank you
Hi Sarah, great tutorials. Can you do a video on what needles to use with different types of threads and different types of needles/ threads to use on different types of fabrics and stitches? Thank you! 🙂
We have several videos all about needles Anili, you can see them here:
th-cam.com/play/PLC2TZFIW8ZoOf-FzgU_Zz9KyisR6PZl0q.html
Very useful video Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been sewing etc since I was six. My mother was, & my eldest sister is a very good embroider/s. I did a bit, smocking, cross-stitch, and I embroidered the hems of some baby gowns for my first baby (she’s 32 now). In all this time I never had needles clarified for me like you did in this video. So thank you. I’m taking embroidery up again and have been watching some of your most excellent videos! New subbie here. 🌹Rosie of Oz🇦🇺 & 🐶Omega the Cavalier🐶
Welcome onboard Rosie of Oz!
You are a true teacher. Thank you
Thank you very much for the useful information on needles.. It's so helpful.
Watching again ☝🏽never really thought there was such a difference and for what….just filled with information…love learning this skill❣️🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽Mia
Thanks! This was very useful to me as I get more into learning embroidery.
What great videos! Very helpful, well explained, answers my questions. Thank you!
Thank you, I needed that tidbit ❣️👍🏻😊👍🏻❣️❣️
How timely! I have finally discovered for myelf how important a needle is to my work piece...............so much easier. since I am beginning t select my needle with care now.
Love your videos thanks for the help!
So much information...brain can't handle! Really enjoy your vids...there's a lot that books just can't get across but a well made and presented video can...thanks so much 😊
Thank you for sharing this wonderful information on needles
Thank you soOoo much for this video!! It was exactly what I was looking for. 🎉 I wanted to order embroidery needles that are about the same size as a 26 tapestry needle and I didn’t have much of a point of reference. You showing them all on a piece of fabric next to each other really helped. ❤
I am fascinated by your voice and clarity of delivery. Your info is so helpful. My only difficulty, other than starting embroidery at 69 1/2 years of age is my inability to locate the templates to which you refer in your videos. Can you help me find these? Thank you so much
I just found your channel! Absolutely love it! Simple and easy to understand and follow!
I think your videos are the best I have watched.
Love this video and the outtake ha! You are so lovely and funny xx
I'll have to go back and watch that, I can't remember what happened!
Thankyou this was brilliant. I'm starting my new passion and its great to know all this info.
Absolutely love the way you explained and indeed very informative and interesting video
Thank you, this video is so helpful. I'm fairly new to embroidery and just used which ever needle I thought including sharps which I use for quilting!
Quilting has it's own set of needles Annie so there is more to learn! I'm not a quilter but I know 'betweens' are popular with Quilters; they are short with a very small eye
So helpful - thanks so much for these great tutorials. Sue
I learn so much from you. Thank you so much.
I love the straw needle to make bullion knots, slips right through. In my experience the sharps always shreds the embroidery thread.
Thankyou greatly appreciated. Great ideas .
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful knowledge
Well, apparently you've been around making amazing videos, and I just found you today! I was trying to find a comparable video in English on a stitch I didn't have a name for. It turned out to be the Long and Short stitch used for flowers! I saw your Pansy flower in three shades of purple video. Thank you for your attention to detail! I subscribe to Mujeres Creativas, from Mexico and it's all in Spanish, which I love but I needed to know some English terms. Again, Sarah, thank you!
I've been making them for years DelFatima but you found me in the end! Glad you are finding them helpful
many thanks for the information.This was very informative.
Thanks your support....
That was super interesting and helpful. I learned a lot, thank you. ♥️
This is wonderful knowledge. Thank you!
This helps me immensely thank you so much! I've started sewing and embroidery myself I was using sharp needles for embroidery on some old jeans I cut from and the holes were so big I would undo the stich I just did thank you again for taking the time to share your knowledge 💜💜
Thank you very informative
GRACIAS FELICIDADES ERES UNA EXPERTA EN BORDADOS
This video is so informative. Thank you! 🌺
wish I would have watched this BEFORE standing dumbfounded & overwhelmed trying to select a proper Needle for starting an Embroidery project. Making it an ever harder decision was the Shop was almost out of everything! Not one of the packages said "for embroidery" just Crewel or Chenille. So I guessed & chose a Sharp Chenille which wasn't the worst choice after all but Information is Power so they say! thank you for taking the time to make & post this Video!
I've seen so many people struggle unnecessarily because they have the wrong needle and it's something that's very rarely explained so I'm glad you have found this and it's helped you!
I have a range of needle sizes thankfully but good to know the size of thread with it how small big etc
Very informativ. Thank you! ❤
Thanks for the video tutorial. I really needed this. 🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏 1.03.2022, 23:06
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So love and appreciate you and your videos.
Thanks!
Thank you for your support Kelly!
Very informative! Thank you for sharing this information.
I love your videos. I have learned so much! Thank you!
Thank you, I did wonder about some of them.
What is the best needle to use for making bullion stitches?
Very useful to me...
Great information again! Thank you so much!
Thank you. Very helpful.
What size is the straw/millener needle I would need for seed beads? Thank you!
Thank you!!!
Thank you for your answer
This was very informative.
Great overview! Its been a while and my needles without labels were a mystery. TFS!!
- Your new subbie Dawn
Thanks for subscribing Dawn, glad you found it useful!
Thank you ma'am
Very helpful!
Thanks for sharing
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to post :)
Thank you so much for this!
Thank you😊
Will you create a sampler and video for beginners that shows the type of stitches that can be done with the needles you presented here? It will help us beginners tremendously! I’ve been trying to find a list for the types of stitches for these needles but have not been successful.
See our '12 stitches every embroiderer should know' video!
I want to practice a few things before I take on a real project and your videos are an excellent source of inspiration and information. I have dexterity issues in my hands along with neuropathy. I can't hold the needle in a traditional manner. When I search Google or Amazon. The needles look long enough but are too fast looking for the delicacy of beads and stitching. Do you have a recommendation for where I could order needles that are longer than 3 inches. If like to find cross stitch needles that are longer too. Thank you for everything you do for us!
I've never seen needles that long Susan but contact John James Needles online (just search for them) and if you explain what you need they might be able to help you. Could you hold the needle in some pliers? You can get medical ones that clamp shut so you don't have to hold them shut
I am a total beginner and I want to learn the Bayeux stitch. Can you tell the best needle and size to start with. Thomas
I've sent you an email Thomas with more detail but go for crewel needles with crewel wool, try a number 7 first
Can you get curved needles with a more subtle curve, rather than a whole semicircle? I looked for some once, after finding straight needles a little probematic for sewing on large buttons with concave backs (as decorative embroidery items, as it happens). Love your videos.
Never seen any like that, have you tried bending a straight one?
I am new to any sewing.I want to hand sew most of all.quilts. sashiko,and I have a real like for simple stitching around patterened fabric.simple stitching to start.so what do I buy?
It depends on the thread, do you know what you want to use?
Really helpful. Do you have a video on using the curved needle? That’s what I’m struggling with right now, sewing down the gold threads of a goldwork practice piece. So awkward. 🤨
I don't but that's probably a good idea, I've had a few people ask me how to use them and there is a specific way so I'll add it to the video list! The trick is to think of it as curved and not to use it as you would a straight needle. I put my thumb on the top of it and my first two fingers underneath and make a scouping motion into the fabric. The points are sharp so use that to help get the needle into the fabric. Once the point is in then push the needle through gently in a curve motion as if it's making a circle. If you need to force it you aren't doing it right (and it will break) so use the point and the curving motion to help you
Awesome
How do you identify the needle size if its not in its original box and how do you decide what size needle to use with a linen or cotton fabric?
It's difficult because different manufacturers might make the same needle slightly differently (different lengths etc) so it is down to experience really. Look at the eye: round hole - Sharps, long hole - Embroidery/crewel. Large needle with long eye and point - Chenille, with a blunt end - Tapestry (these are the common ones but there are lots of other ones). The needle should make the hole for the thread to pass through not the thread so if you can hear or feel the thread going through the needle is too small. If you leave holes in the fabric and the thread falls out of the needle it is too big. Hope this helps a little...