CHATALBASH BY COSTIKYAN : NEEDLES COLLECTION

Needles Collection

Chatalbash by Costikyan carries only the best quality nickel plated steel needles.
Made in England by the finest and oldest companies.

NEEDLES | THIMBLES


	Sharps These are general sewing needles used by dressmakers around the world. Larger sizes are known as carpet sharps and, as the name suggests, are used in the design and repair of carpets and rugs. Largest size needle 1 ¹⁴/16” to smallest 1 ³/16”
	Betweens /Quilting Specifically designed for quilters, the short length of these needles allows you stitch far faster than when using an ordinary needle. Excellent for work on fine rugs. Largest size needle 1 ⁸/16” to smallest 1”.
	Tapestry These large eye needles allow the user to thread tapestry wool or six-stranded cotton, whilst the blunt end enables the needle to pass through canvas without tearing it. This needle is perfect for sewing with wool or cotton warp threads. Blunt End. Largest size needle 1 ¹⁴/16” to smallest 1 ⁷/16”.
	Chenille These needles are identical to tapestry needles except that they have a sharp point which will pass through coarse fabrics and backs of rugs. Excellent for sewing with wool or cotton warp thread. Great for making edging. Sharp points. Largest size needle 1 ¹⁴/16” to smallest 1 ⁷/16”.
	Crewel/Embroidery These needles have a longer eye which makes them ideal threading stranded cotton (thicker threads). Apart from this they are the same in length and point as ordinary sewing needles (Sharps). Easier to thread, with a larger eye. Largest size needle 1 ¹⁴/16” to smallest 1 ⁴/16”.
	Milliners Although traditionally used in the millinery trade, they are now more commonly used for pleating and fancy decorative stitches. They are similar to an ordinary sewing needle except that they are longer. Great for sewing heavier rugs. Largest size needle 2 ⁵/16” to smallest 1 ¹⁰/16”.
	Darners As the name suggests, these are used for darning work. Sizes 14-18 are known as yarn darners. Larger sizes are very good for sewing wall to wall carpeting together. Works well with wax linen thread. Largest size needle 2 ¹⁵/16” to smallest 1 ⁷/16”.
	Long Darners Another form of darning needle, the extra length and large eyes make these suitable for mending with wool. Very good for Fringe replacement, sewing with cotton warp thread. Largest size needle 3 ¹²/16” to smallest 2”.