Members TXAG Posted January 16, 2014 Members Report Posted January 16, 2014 Ok, well I tried searching on this, but didn't find anything on it... I have bought a few needles for hand stitching in the past...they're basically garbage and break frequently. The latest ones I got were Tandy brand (which I did not know at the time or I would not have bought them) "stitching needles" and they are the worst ever. Can anyone recommend a source for high quality hand-stitching needles, please? Quote
Chief31794 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Posted January 17, 2014 You need harness needles, they are available at most suppliers. The sewing needles that Tandy sells with the large eyes are very inferior and break easily. Harness needles are stronger and they hardly ever break. They are available in multiple sizes, I would get a pack of 0, 00, and 000 they come in a 5 pack for $2.99 per pack. You won't be disappointed with harness needles. Hope this helps, Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members veedub3 Posted January 17, 2014 Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 Have you tried John James needles? Nigel Armitage suggested the John James harness needles when I contacted him once through his Youtube channel long before I found this forum. Don't know how they compare to others as this is all I have ever used. Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members TXAG Posted January 17, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 Thank you both...I will order some of each and give them a try. Thanks again... Quote
Members Colt W Knight Posted January 17, 2014 Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 I bought a big package of sewing needles at Tandy, and they all broke within short order. I went back to Tandy and told the manager they were POS, and I that I specifically asked him for good needles. He then handed me a package of harness needles. These work great. I have sewed numerous projects, and haven't broke one yet. Quote
mlapaglia Posted January 17, 2014 Report Posted January 17, 2014 Id suggest getting 0,1,2 size harness needles depending on what you are sewing 00 and 000 are pretty big Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Tex Shooter Posted January 17, 2014 Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 It depends on what you make, how you sew and what look you want. I do nothing but hand stitching and use Osborn 0 needles for what I make. -- Tex -- Here is a size chart. www.csosborne.com/no517.htm Quote Tex-Shooter - Winner of the 2003and 2004 Summer Nationals Slingshot Tournament. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Too soon old/too late smart -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “It is better to remain silent and thought a fool, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt” Abraham Lincoln -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My YouTube Channel ----- slingshotbill's channel - YouTube
Members Feraud Posted January 17, 2014 Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 Have you tried John James needles? Nigel Armitage suggested the John James harness needles when I contacted him once through his Youtube channel long before I found this forum. Don't know how they compare to others as this is all I have ever used. Karina Agreed. I've used the Tandy ones but the eye of the needle was huge and I broke a few. They were a definite hindrance! I ordered the John James harness needles which are well made and get the job done. Here is where I ordered mine- http://www.fineleath...harness-needles Quote
Members TXAG Posted January 17, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Thank you. I am going to order some from there...I like that they have a "needles only" shipping option that isn't a rip-off. Can't wait to try the harness needles...should've gone with those way back when I began doing this...Thanks again everyone... BTW, they only show a "size 2" and "size 4"...no 00, 000, etc...does anyone know where I might get a good assortment of sizes of the John James harness needles? Edited January 17, 2014 by TXAG Quote
Members keplerts Posted January 18, 2014 Members Report Posted January 18, 2014 Beiler Manufacturing in PA has a good assortment of needle sizes. I don't have the phone number off hand but I will get it. Unless some here posts it first. They are Amish so there is no web site. Tom Quote
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