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Needles
We have a wide range of dressmaking and crafting needles for all your sewing needs. Find the perfect hand or machine sewing needles here.
Prym - Universal Sewing Machine Needles (No. 70/10)
These needles work with virtually any fabric, whether you're working on a new garment or mending an old favourite, these needles will get the job done.
Regular price £3.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Universal Sewing Machine Needles (No. 70-100/10-16)
Made from high-quality materials, these needles are designed to work with all types of fabric, from fine silk to medium-duty cotton to firm corduroy.
Regular price £3.25 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Assorted Sewing Machine Needles - Stretch
With their specially designed hollow groove shape and rounded middle ball tip, these needles are ideal for working with elastic fabrics.
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Made of hardened steel, these needles are both sharp and long to provide the best grip possible.
Regular price £2.55 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Microtex Sewing Machine Needles - No. 60-80
Thanks to their sharp, sleek tip, these sewing machine needles are particularly suitable for silk, micro-fibre and other fine fabrics.
Regular price £4.50 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Ergonomic Thimble - Medium - Pink
Prym ergonomic pink finger thimble in medium.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailableThese needle threaders made of aluminium and spring steel are the classic threading aid that everyone knows and loves,
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From fine silk to medium-duty cotton to firm corduroy fabric: These quality sewing machine needles are suitable for virtually all natural and synthetic fabrics.
Regular price £3.50 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Assorted Household Needles
This assortment of needles contains 12 hand sewing and darning needles for day-to-day use in a household.
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Thanks to its slightly rounded tip, these universal needles easily penetrates fabric while the stable, high quality material ensures a long lifetime.
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This handy assortment of sewing machine needles is perfect for jersey and tough leather fabric.
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This needle Combi Card pack from Prym contains 50 hand sewing and darning needles in various sizes and a needle threader.
Regular price £3.99 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Sewing Machine Needles - Jersey (No. 70-90)
Whether it's jersey, elastane fabrics, or knitwear, these "Jersey" sewing machine needles are designed for all types of knitted goods and fabrics.
Regular price £3.29 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Hand Sewing Needles - Betweens (No. 3-7)
These needles are both strong and precise with a fast puncturing speed. The fine, sleekly-polished tip is perfect for delicate fabrics.
Regular price £2.55 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Stretch Sewing Machine Needles (No. 75-90)
Ideal for stretchy fabrics, these durable needles feature a medium ball tip and special hollow groove, ensuring smooth sewing on all standard machines.
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Prym ergonomic finger thimble in large.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Topstitch & Metallic Sewing Machine Needles
Perfect for decorative and top-stitching work, this needle is designed to handle multiple threads of heavy yarns with ease.
Regular price £5.69 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Ergonomic Thimble - Small - Orange
Prym ergonomic orange thimble in size small.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Wool Needles - Blunt (No. 1,3,5)
These wool needles with blunt tips are perfect for embroideries and sewing work on knitwear.
Regular price £3.15 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Sewing Machine Needles - Jeans
These sewing machine needles are very durable, premium quality needles and are ideal for jeans and other firm fabrics such as artificial leather or thick cotton.
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Whether it's jersey, fabrics with elastane, or knitwear: These sewing machine needles are specially designed for the demands of all kinds of knitted goods.
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This pack of assorted crewel needles is especially suitable for fine embroidery and sewing.
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These needles have an exceptionally-rounded, spherical tip that is perfect for sewing jersey, stretchy fabrics, and finely woven materials.
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These needles are designed to make it easy to insert them into leather material and help prevent tearing.
Regular price £3.79 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Curved Upholstery Needles
The upholsterer's needles are an extremely helpful tool for upholstering. Their curved form allows you to work on hard-to-reach places.
Regular price £3.50 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Overlock Sewing Machine Needles (No. 80-90)
These universal overlocker needles are specifically designed for overlock machines, tailored to their high-speed requirements with enhanced stability.
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These needles are a real must-have for all quilters & patch workers as they are precisely developed for the needs of top-stitching & patchwork.
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These needles are specially designed to sew light to heavy leather types, and the sharp trocar tip ensures that your material won't be damaged in the process.
Regular price £4.25 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Overlocker Sewing Machine Needles (No. 80/12)
These size 80 Prym overlock needles have been designed for the specific requirements of domestic overlockers. Sold as a pack of 5.
Regular price £6.84 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Super Universal Sewing Machine Needles
These super universal needles are perfect for working with self-adhesive materials, preventing skipped stitches and thread breaks.
Regular price £6.69 p/uUnit price /UnavailableSewing Starter Kit - Basic - 8pc
Must-have sewing starter kit includes Prym scissors, pins, and thimble alongside chalk, stitch ripper, tape measure, needles, and threaders.
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This chenille and tapestry needle assortment pack contains 16 needles in sizes no. 18-22 with sharp or blunt points for coarser embroidery along with a needle threader.
Regular price £5.69 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Quick Threading Sewing Machine Needles (No. 80/12)
This quick threading needle style makes the use and threading of the needles super easy, making it especially great for those with impaired sight.
Regular price £4.95 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Chenille Embroidery Needles (No. 18-22)
These chenille needles with a sharp point are suitable primarily for crewel embroidery and all fine embroidery.
Regular price £2.55 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Handles Set for Felting Needles
Ergonomic felting handle set with a 6-compartment holder and single-needle grip that combine into a 7-needle tool. Ideal for flat and detailed felting.
Regular price £14.15 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym soft comfort extra large finger thimble in Blue.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Ergonomic Thimble - Extra Large - Blue
Prym ergonomic finger thimble in extra large.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Coarse Felting Needles (78mm)
These needles are perfect for felting wool into shape. The coarse needles are ideal for compacting the felt.
Regular price £10.15 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Tapestry Needles (No. 14)
This needle pack contains 6 needles with blunt points for embroidery on tapestry fabrics with wool thread. and coarse materials such as canvases.
Regular price £2.55 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Fine Felting Needles (78mm)
These needles are perfect for felting wool into shape. The fine needles are ideal for work in smaller details.
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These needles are specially developed for people who have difficulty in threading ordinary needles.
Regular price £2.55 p/uUnit price /Unavailable25 Sewing Needles in Wood Case
A lovely little set of sewing needles with larger eyes for easy threading, stored in a wooden case.
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Dressmaking needles come in a wide range of sizes, from thin to thick. The size of the needle you use will depend on the fabric you're sewing. For example, 70/10 needles are made to sew fine, lightweight fabrics like chiffon, satin, and organza. These are ideal for formal wear. 80/12 needles are appropriate to sew lightweight fabrics like lawn, faille, and georgette. If you're unsure what size needle to use, it's always best to err on the side of a smaller needle. You can always switch to a larger one if needed. In addition to dressmaking needles, there are also sewing machine needles and hand sewing needles.
The size number works the same way regardless of type - the lower the number, the thinner the needle shaft. So when you're choosing dressmaking needles, keep in mind the type of fabric you'll be working with and choose accordingly.
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