Bohin Hand Sewing Needle Size Chart
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With their smooth, polished finish and optimal sharpness, Bohin hand sewing needles are some of the finest around. But do you know which needle is best for your project? Find the right hand needle for any sewing task with our Bohin Hand Sewing Needle Size Chart. Featuring to-scale illustrations, this free downloadable chart is a great resource for choosing the right needle size and style for your projects. Print or save the chart below, or shop Bohin needles at WAWAK to get straight to the point!
BOHIN HAND SEWING NEEDLE SIZE CHART
French-made Bohin hand needles provide superior glide and sharpness for a wide range of hand sewing projects. They're available in a variety of sizes and styles, as shown in our chart below. Read on for a quick breakdown of Bohin hand sewing needle sizing and styles. Â
Hand Sewing Needle Sizes
Unlike sewing machine needles, hand needle sizes are inverted. This means the larger the size number, the smaller the needle—and vice versa. Large, heavy needles are denoted by lower size numbers, and short, fine needles are labeled with higher numbers. It's generally best to use a needle that corresponds with the weight of your fabric and thread. Try larger needles for heavier materials and lighter needles for lighter materials. Using a needle that's too heavy for your fabric can leave behind puncture holes and even damage your material, whereas needles that are too light could bend or break. We know it can be difficult to visualize a needle’s exact size when shopping online, so we've put together a handy needle size chart below to help you compare.
Bohin Hand Sewing Needle Styles
Hand sewing needles also come in a variety of styles. Varying in their length, thickness, eye shape, sharpness, and overall design, some hand sewing needles are more suited to particular tasks or materials than others. Using the right needle for your project type can help you achieve a more professional finish and even make your sewing more efficient. Let's take a look at the styles of Bohin hand sewing needles available at WAWAK:
Sharps Needles are versatile hand sewing needles, excellent for a range of projects. They're considered an all-purpose hand sewing needle, ideal for general hand sewing, mending, quilting and more.
For hand quilting, Betweens Needles are the ideal choice. These short, sharp needles are perfect for making small, even stitches quickly.
Milliners' Needles, or Straw Needles, are long, thin needles often used for needlework and techniques where you’ll be gathering lots of material on the needle at once. They're an excellent choice for gathering, pleating, smocking, basting, and some beading and embroidery techniques.
Designed for hand embroidery, Crewel or Embroidery Needles feature a long eye for easier threading and a sharp tip to precisely pierce fabrics.
If you have difficulty threading a standard needle, Self-Threading Needles are an excellent alternative for many projects. These needles feature an eye with an open top for easier threading.
Tapestry Needles feature a long eye and a blunt tip to push through open-weave fibers without piercing. They're the best choice for applications like cross stitch and needlepoint that involve stitching on canvas or other large-weave materials. Larger tapestry needles are also ideal for use in knitting and crochet.
Chenille Needles are similar to tapestry needles, but feature a sharp point. They're perfect for chenille embroidery or other styles of embroidery using thick threads or dense fabrics.
Ideal for appliqué and beading, Bohin Long Appliqué Needles are very thin, with a fine point and small eye to minimize holes in the fabric.
Ideal for upholstery sewing, these extra-long, heavy needles are designed to sew through padded materials like seat cushions, mattresses and other items with thick layers of material.
BOHIN NEEDLE SIZE GUIDE
View our Bohin Needle Size Guide below to compare hand sewing needle sizes and make the best choice for your project. When printed to scale on 8.5" x 11" paper, these needle sizes are actual size. Print or download the chart for free here. Once you know exactly which needle you're looking for, find high-quality needles for hand sewing at WAWAK. Happy sewing!
Use this handy chart to find the perfect hand sewing needle for your projects.
