Nåltyper

Nåltyper refers to the various kinds of needles used for sewing, embroidery, and other textile crafts. Different needle types are designed for specific fabrics and threads, impacting the stitch quality and ease of use.

Common sewing machine needles include universal needles, which are suitable for most fabrics. Ballpoint needles, also known as jersey needles, have a rounded tip that pushes through knit fabrics without snagging or damaging the fibers. Microtex needles, with their very fine, sharp point, are ideal for tightly woven fabrics like silk and microfiber, preventing skipped stitches. Leather needles have a cutting point to pierce through tough leather. Denim or jeans needles are thicker and stronger to handle heavy-duty fabrics.

For hand sewing, a variety of needles exist as well. Sharps are all-purpose needles with a medium length and eye. Milliners needles are long with a small eye, suitable for the running stitch and hat making. Betweens are shorter than sharps and are preferred for fine detail work. Darning needles are long and slender with a large eye, perfect for repairing holes and weaving yarn. Embroidery needles are similar to sharps but often have a larger eye to accommodate thicker embroidery floss. Tapestry needles are blunt-tipped and have a large eye, making them suitable for cross-stitch and needlepoint with yarn.

The size of a needle, often indicated by a number, generally refers to its diameter. Smaller numbers indicate thicker needles, while larger numbers indicate finer needles. The choice of needle type and size is crucial for achieving professional results in any sewing or needlecraft project.