A threader brings the thread through the eye even when the eyes no longer play along. Sold as a single item. Made from steel, aluminium.
A needle is a wearing part: after long work it goes blunt, and the sound of each stitch tells you before your eyes do. For basting, darning and sewing on by hand it is the only tool standing between thread and fabric. Needles belong in dry, sorted storage; loose in a drawer they corrode and are never the one being looked for. Prym has made sewing notions in Stolberg for generations.
What Prym Love Nadelmappe 29 Näh- und Stopfnadeln mit Einfädler 128161 is suitable for
- Hand sewing and basting
- Sewing on buttons and trims
- Embroidery and decorative stitches
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.
Why do needles corrode?
Moisture and hand perspiration are enough. Dry storage and a quick wipe after work keep them bright; a filled pincushion protects further. A rusty needle belongs in the bin, because it leaves marks on fabric.
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.
Are they good for embroidery too?
Embroidery needles have a larger eye and often a blunt point so they run between the threads. On counted work that is the difference between pleasure and struggle.
