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Needles GuideGetting right to the pointAll needles are shown at actual size
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Finest Quality Hand Sewing NeedlesAbout this Needle GuideAt John James Needles, we have history dating back tothe very start of needle manufacture in the UK and wehave a needle for every needlecraft discipline.The name of John James Needles is still recognised by needle craftersaround the globe and is renowned for quality and reliability.In this guide all needles are shown at actual size giving you a usefulresource for needle selection and identification. Each needle type alsogives a brief summary on common use and purpose.Also to help, toward the back of the guide there are tables which givethe lengths and diameters of all available needles.On our website at www.jjneedles.com we sell needles in blisterpacks that you would traditionally see in a local high street retailer,we also sell in envelopes of 25 needles and in bulk handings of 1,000needles.In this guide product codes are listed for our blister pack format. Ifyou are viewing this guide online clicking on these codes will take youdirectly to the relevant page of our website or a little search of ourwebsite will quickly let you find the needles you need in the formatyou want.Finally, to help with your first purchase, enter thefollowing discount code at checkout to get 25% off up to a maximum total discount of 20:Code: NeedlesGuide25If you find you need further advice or help you cancontact us at sales@jjneedles.com or bycalling 44 (0)1527 830941jjneedles.com sales@jjneedles.com 44 (0) 1527 830941
Finest Quality Hand Sewing NeedlesSharpsQuilting / BetweensThese are general purpose sewing needles used by dressmakersaround the world. Size 16, 17 and 18 are known as Carpet Sharps and,as their name suggests, are most commonly used in the design andmanufacture of carpets and rugs.Specifically designed for quilters, the short length of these needlesallows you to stitch far quicker than when using an ordinary sewingneedle.1211 20All needles shown at actual sizeAll needles shown at actual sizeTapestry / Cross StitchMilliners’ / StrawsThese large eye needles allow the user to thread tapestry wool or sixstranded cotton easily. The blunt tapestry point enables the needle topass through canvas without tearing or splitting its fibres.Although traditionally used in the Millinery trade, these needles arenow more commonly used for pleating, fancy decorative stitching oreven some types of beadwork. They are similar to an ordinary Sharpsneedle but longer.282624222018161413DetailJJ198All needles shown at actual sizejjneedles.com sales@jjneedles.com 44 (0) 1527 83094111 109JJ150876All needles shown at actual size5431181/0154/0Detail
Finest Quality Hand Sewing NeedlesLeather / GloversChenilleThese needles have unusual triangulated (cutting) points to enable themto pass through tough materials without causing unnecessary abrasion.While, as their name suggests, they were originally intended for use whenleather working, they are also ideal when working with other media such assuede and soft plastics.Chenille needles are identical to Tapestry/Cross Stitch needles in lengthand diameter but the Chenille point is sharp, enabling the needle topass through the coarsest of ilJJ188All needles shown at actual sizeAll needles shown at actual sizeDarnersLong DarnersLong and sharp with elongated eyes, as their name suggests, theseneedles are used for darning or mending work. Sizes 14 to 18 arecommonly known as Yarn or Wool Darners.Another form of darning needle, the extra length and larger eyes of theLong Darners make them even more suitable for mending with wool orother thick and coarse threads.9753118172/0163/0154/0145/0DetailJJ145All needles shown at actual sizejjneedles.com sales@jjneedles.com 44 (0) 1527 83094197JJ1655All needles shown at actual size31172/0154/0Detail
Finest Quality Hand Sewing NeedlesEmbroidery / CrewelEasy Threading / Calyx EyeEmbroidery needles have a longer eye than a standard Sharps needle,making them more suitable for threading stranded cotton. Apart from this,their length, diameter and point profile is akin to that of a Sharps needle.Perfect for those who find it difficult to thread regular needles, theseare standard sewing needles with a cut made in the top of the eye toallow thread to pass through it from above, as illustrated.12 10987654321Detail8JJ13564DetailJJ144All needles shown at actual sizeAll needles shown at actual sizeBeading - JJ105Short Beading / Bead Embroidery - JJ107Beading needles are made from the finest steel wire, enabling theiruse with beads, sequins and pearls. Each size of John James’ Beadingneedles is made from a different diameter of wire which is particularlyunusual.These are specially created Beading needles whose diameters matchthose of the regular Beading needles, yet in very short lengths. Theyare ideal for embellishing garments with both beads or sequins andsections of hand embroidery. Available in Sharp point or Ball point.Needle Lengths & DiametersSharps - JJ110Carpet Sharps - L4302SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an InchSizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an needles.com sales@jjneedles.com 44 (0) 1527 830941
Finest Quality Hand Sewing NeedlesNeedle Lengths & DiametersBall Point Sharps - BN0310CGloves/Leather - JJ180SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an InchSizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an 0.0181229.50.410.016Quilting/Betweens - JJ120SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an 1222.50.410.016Big Eye Quilting - JJ125SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an Inch1025.50.530.0211122.50.530.021Easy Threading/Calyx Eye - JJ144SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an /Crewel - JJ135SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an 16
Finest Quality Hand Sewing NeedlesNeedle Lengths & DiametersStraws/Milliners - JJ150Tapestry/Cross Stitch - JJ198SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an InchSizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an 1.090.04315691.830.072Chenille - JJ188SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an InchDiameterThousandths of an Inch13692.340.09214582.030.08052.51.630.064Yarn Darners - JJ145SizeLengthmmDiametermm14 (5/0)752.030.0801615 (4/0)691.830.0721848.51.270.05016 (3/0)661.630.06420441.090.04317 (2/0)631.420.0562240.50.940.03718 hort Darners - JJ145SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an Inch157.51.020.0403510.865497Beading - JJ105SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an 60.01815450.250.010Short Beading/Bead Embroidery - JJ107Long Darners - JJ165SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an InchSize15 (4/0)951.830.072Sharp Point17 60.0307580.690.0279520.610.024jjneedles.com sales@jjneedles.com 44 (0) 1527 830941LengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an Inch32.50.460.01832.50.360.014
Finest Quality Hand Sewing NeedlesNeedle Lengths & DiametersBall Point Bead Embroidery - JJ107Saddlers Harness - L3912SizeSizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an 3418 (1/0)57.51.090.04317 (2/0)59.51.420.05616 ndths of an InchTapestry Point1032.50.460.0181232.50.360.014Long Beading - L4321SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an Inch12760.360.014Saddlers/Betweens - L3911SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an InchDoll/Soft Sculpture - JJ60335SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an 610.024Bodkins - JJ60900SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an InchFlat BodkinsN/A72Bookbinders/Straw - L4303N/AN/A1.420.056Round Bodkins1759.5Primary - JJ485SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an s.com sales@jjneedles.com 44 (0) 1527 830941SizeLengthmmDiametermmDiameterThousandths of an Inch15691.830.0721862.51.090.043
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These are general purpose sewing needles used by dressmakers around the world. Size 16, 17 and 18 are known as Carpet Sharps and, as their name suggests, are most commonly used in the design and manufacture of carpets and rugs. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 18 17 16 Detail 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
