Description
A set of household sewing needles by Singer for hand sewing heavy duty fabrics, like canvas, leather, and upholstery.
The kit includes:
- Canvas needle
- Carpet needle
- Leather (glover) needle
- Sacks needle
- Sail needle
- Small upholstery needle
- Large upholstery needle
Intended Uses
These sewing needles are intended for use with heavy weight fabrics. Each needle has a specific purpose:
(1) Canvas needle: For canvas or heavy leather. The needle has a sharp, triangular point that extends up the shaft of the needle.
(2) Carpet needle: For rugs and carpets. The needle is short and sharp, like a standard sharps needle, but heavier weight and sturdier.
(3) Leather needle: For leather, suede, vinyl, or plastic. The needle has a sharp, triangular point. Also known as a glover needle.
(4) Sacks needle: For weaving or sewing with burlap. The needle is straight with a blunt point.
(5) Sail needle: For heavy canvas. The needle is flattened and curved at the end with a blunt point.
(6 and 7) Upholstery needle: For upholstery or any sewing project when you cannot access the back of the material. The needle shaft is curved with a sharp point.
Tool Resources
Diagram
Image source: Singer
Resources
- Web: Hand Sewing Needles Types, Sizes, and Uses by Threads Monthly.