Are you using the right sized needle? – Video Tutorial

Understand your needles! To guarantee a smoother ride, and faster and neater stitching, choose the appropriate needle size for your sewing.

In This online video Sarah demonstrates what to look for when selecting the correct size, how to detect whether it’s too tiny or too large, and how to adapt your needle to the thread you’re using.

In general, use a bigger needle for heavier fabrics like canvas and a smaller needle for lighter fabrics like batiste. Smaller needles with sharp points would be required for tiny lettering. Embroidering on thick fabrics like leather or suede would necessitate the use of a sharp point titanium needle.