Hand sewing needles are the tool every repair starts with. Sold as a single item. The material is handle: steel, plastic.
The needle decides the stitch: too blunt and it pulls threads, too thick and it leaves holes in the weave. Fine cloth asks for a fine needle, firm cloth for a strong one — true for hand sewing as much as for the machine. A needle is a wearing part: after long work it goes blunt, and the sound of each stitch tells you before your eyes do. The pack states the size, so buying more later stays easy.
What Prym Fangnadel - Ergonomisches Design für Komfort 610960 is suitable for
- Hand sewing and basting
- Darning and mending
- Sewing on buttons and trims
Frequently asked questions
Which size should I pick?
The fine one for cotton and silk, the strong one for denim and coat fabric. An assortment in the box takes the decision away, because the right size always lies alongside.
When do I change the needle?
As soon as it snags, pulls threads or asks for more force than before. At the machine one more rule: after every larger project, since a blunt point punches holes instead of piercing.
How do I thread more easily?
Cut the thread smooth, hold it against a pale background and bring the needle to the thread rather than the other way round. A threader takes over on tired evenings.
How should needles be kept?
In a wallet, a case or on a cushion — sorted, and out of reach of children. Loose needles in a drawer are usually found with a fingertip.
