Also known as straw needles, the Richard Hemming - Milliners - Hand Needles are extra long with a round eye and a sharp point. The eye of a milliner needle is no wider than the shaft allowing for easy manipulation. The larger the needle size, the shorter and finer the needle.
*Needle Type: Milliners*Available Sizes:
- Size 4
- Size 5
- Size 6
- Size 7
- Size 8
- Size 9
- Size 10
Features:
- Extra long needle with a round eye
- The eye is no wider than the shaft
- The larger the needle size, the shorter and finer the needle
- Also known as straw needles
*** Although traditionally used in the Millinery trade, these needles are now more commonly used for pleating, fancy decorative stitching or even some types of beadwork. They are similar to an ordinary Sharps needle but longer.