John James Needle Milliners/Straw 25 pc Size 10

John James Milliners/Straw Needles were traditionally used in the millinery trade, but are more commonly used for pleating and fancy decorative stitches. They are similar to ordinary sewing needles except they are longer. These wonderful needles are hand crafted in England and are double copper-plus-nickel plated to prevent tarnishing.

John James Milliner/Straw hand sewing needles, Size 10. Milliners needles are sometimes referred to as Straw needles and are traditionally used in hat making, hence they are called Straw because in the past so many hats were made out of straw. These needles are long with round eyes and ideal when used in the art of pleating and creating fancy decorative stitching or commonly know as smocking. Milliners are sometimes used in bead work. The smaller sizes 10 and 11 are suitable for more fine, decorative stitching. 25 needles per package