This document discusses different types of machine and hand sewing needles as well as pins and silk fabrics. It provides details on the anatomy and features of machine needles and how they differ depending on needle type. It also lists and describes various categories and uses of hand needles as well as types of straight pins and silk fabrics.

1. Machine needles

2. Sewing needles fall into two basic categories: hand
sewing needles and machine sewing needles. Hand-
sewing needles are themselves categorized as being
for general hand sewing, needlecraft, darning or
heavy-duty sewing. Machine-sewing needles are
categorized by their size, their tip, their purpose, and
the material they’re made to handle. There are also
specialty needles.

3. Machine needle know how
Anatomy of a needle
The key features of a standard machine
needle are called out below. Their
configuration varies from needle type to
type.
• Shank
Top of needle that inserts into machine;
most often has round front and flat back,
which seats needle in right position

4. • Shaft
Body of needle below shank.
Shaft thickness determines needle
size.
Front groove
Slit above needle eye, should be
large enough to "cradle" thread
for smooth stitches.
Point
Needle tip that penetrates fabric to
pass thread to bobbin-hook and
form stitch. Shape of point varies
among needle types.

5. • Scarf
Indentation at back of needle. A
long scarf helps eliminate skipped
stitches by allowing bobbin hook
to loop thread more easily. A
shorter scarf requires a more
perfectly timed machine.
Eye
Hole in end of needle through
which thread passes. Needle size
and type determine size and shape
of eye

6. How is a stitch formed
The formation of a stitch begins when the
needle penetrates the fabric and descends
to its lowest point.
The bobbin hook then slides by the
needle's scarf, catching the upper thread,
and carries it around the bobbin and
bobbin thread.
The thread is then pulled up into the
fabric, completing the stitch.

7. Types of Machine needles
General Purpose
• Universal Point
• Ball Point
• Sharp/Microtex

8. Specialty Needles
• Denim/Jeans
• Hemstitch/Wing
• Leather
• Machine Embroidery
• Metallica
• Quilting
• Stretch
• Topstitch

9. Double (Twin) & Triple Needles

10. Hand Needles

11. Types of Hand Needles
• General hand sewing
1. Sharp
2. Between
3. Milliner
4. Calyx eyes
5. Ball points
• Needle craft
1. Crewels
2. Chenille
3. Beading
4. Tapestry

12. Types of Hand Needles
• Darners
1. Cotton darners
2. Double longs
3. Yarn darner
• Heavy Duty Sewing
1. Glovers
2. Sailmakers
3. Curved needle

13. Hand Needles

14. Types of Hand Needles

15. Types of Pins

16. Types of Straight Pins
• Appliqué
• Ball Point
• Long ball point
• Beading
• Bridal and lace
• Color ball
• Extra long color ball
• Craft

17. • Dressmaker
• Flat Flower/Flat Button
• Glass Head
• Extra-Fine Glass Head
• Metallic
• Pearlized
• Pleating
• Quilting

18. • Satin
• Extra-Long Satin
• Sequin
• Silk
• Super-Fine Sharp

19. Specialty Pins
• T-Pin
• Tidy
• Twist
Safety Pins
• Safety
• Curved Safety
• Button
• Skirt/Kilt
• Blanket
• Diaper

20. Silk Fabrics

21. TYPES OF SILK FABRIC
Wild Silk
Tussah Silk
Shantung Silk
Pongee Silk

22. Rajah Silk
Dupioni Silk
Noil Silk
Cultivated Silk

23. • Eri Silk
• Muga Silk
• Tussar Silk
• Mulberry Silk
• Pure Silk
• Blended Silk

24. • Jacquard Silk
• Chiffon Silk
• Charmeuse Silk
• China Silk
• Satin Silk
• Georgette Silk

25. • Thai Silk
• Taffeta Silk
• Brocade Silk
• Crepe Silk

26. • Cotton Silk
• Drapery Silk
• Organza Silk
• Alpaca Silk

27. • Velvet Silk
• Printed Silk Fabric
• Silk Noil