Hand Sewing Needles Chart

Needle	Sizes	Uses
Sharp	1-10	Suitable for woven fabrics; the stitch is even and the sharp point help prevent gathering of the fabric.
Between	1-12	A short needle designed for fine stitches in heavy or multiple layers of fabric. This needle is used for quilting.
Milliner	3-12	A long needle most often used in basting applications.
Crewel	1-10	This needle is designed for embroidery and features a sharp point and a long eye to accommodate embroidery threads.
Chenille	13-26	An embroidery needle designed for use with yarns.
Tapestry	13-26	The appropriate choice for needlepoint; a heavier needle with a rounded tip.
Cotton Darner	1-9	This needle is designed for darning fine fabrics.
Yarn Darner	14-18	A fairly large needle used for darning with yarns.
Glover	3-8	This needle has a sharp wedge-like tip designed for puncturing heavy materials such as leather and vinyl.
Curved	1.5”-3”	This needle is used where a straight needle would be awkward – often in heavy applications such as rug-making and upholstery.
Sailmaker’s	14-17	A needle with a sharp triangular point, designed to pierce canvas or other heavy materials.
Beading	10 & 12	A very fine needle used for beading applications. Also useful for attaching sequins to fabric.