Shop for General Purpose Sharps
General Sewing Needles are also called “Sharps.” They are the go-to needle for basic mending tasks. They have a sharp point and a thin diameter.
More About Sharps
Personal preference dictates the length and diameter. If you only get one needle, get a size 6 or 7 Sharp.
Needle sizes are just the opposite of what you would expect. A size 8 is smaller than a size 6. A size 4 is long and thicker, size 12 is really thin and short. Different brands vary slightly in diameter and length and shape of the eye, but for the most part: a size 6 or 4 or 12 is about the same size no matter the brand.
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SE-9 Slim Spiral Eye General Purpose Needle
Brand new size: slimmer geometry. Made in the U.S.A. $16.00/set of 2 needles
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PONY Set of 6 Assorted Stainless Steel Needles
Assorted stainless steel, hypoallergenic needles. Sharp points. Made in India. $10.95/set of 6
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PONY Household Set of 12 Assorted Sizes
Assorted sizes for general household sewing. Made in India. $6.50/set of 12
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PONY Household Set of 12 Assorted Sizes
Assorted sizes for general household sewing. Made in India. $7.95/set of 12
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PONY Set of 12 size 1-5 Crewel Needles
Embroidery needles with big eyes. Crewels. Sizes 1/5. Made in India. $7.95/set of 12
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PONY Set of 16 size 5-10 Crewel Needles
Embroidery needles with big eyes. Crewels. Sizes 5/10. Made in India. $7.95/set of 16
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PONY Set of 20 assorted size Sharp Needles
General sewing needles. Sizes 5-10. Made in India. $7.95/set of 20
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US-3 STAINLESS Hypoallergenic Needles Set of 3
Set of 3 Traditional Eye, stainless steel needles. Made in the U.S.A. $12.50/set of 3
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SR-9 SEW RIGHT™ Needles Set of 9
Set of 9 SEW RIGHT™ needles. Perfect for casual sewing. Nickel plated iron with gold eye. Made in China. $8.45/set
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SR-12 SEW RIGHT™ Needles Set of 12
Set of 12 SEW RIGHT™ needles. Perfect for casual sewing. Nickel plated iron with gold eye. Made in China. $10.95/set
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SE-4 Spiral Eye General Sewing Needle
The SE-4 Spiral Eye Needle. Larger opening for heavier threads...button thread, upholstery. Stainless steel. Made in the U.S.A. $8.25/needle
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SE-6 Spiral Eye General Sewing Needle
The SE-6 Spiral Eye Needle. General mending - can use up to 3 strands of embroidery floss. Stainless steel. Made in the U.S.A. $8.25/needle
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SE-8 Spiral Eye General Sewing Needle
The SE-8 Spiral Eye Needle. For sewing on bindings and doing hems on cotton material. Stainless steel. Made in the U.S.A. $8.25/needle
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SE-8Q Spiral Eye General Sewing Needle (petite)
The SE-8Q Spiral Eye Needle. Petite length for short stitches. Stainless steel. Made in the U.S.A. $8.25/needle
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Pam's Most Popular Spiral Eye Needle Set
The most popular three Spiral Eye needles in a package. All sharps. One each size 8, 6, & 4. $24.75/set
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SE-1 The Original Spiral Eye Needle
The SE-1 Spiral Eye Needle. The original. Popular with long-arm quilters for burying their stray thread tails. Stainless steel. Made in the U.S.A. $8.25/needle