Sohmo Japanese Hand Sewing Sharps Needles in 4 Sizes

Sharps are the standard bearer of hand sewing needles. Medium length, with a fine round eye and a sharp point that passes cleanly through most woven fabrics. They’re the needle most sewists reach for first, and for good reason.

Whether you’re hemming a garment, hand finishing a seam, repairing a tear, attaching a button, working a running stitch, or doing any of the hundred small hand sewing tasks that come up in a life of making, a sharp needle is what you need.

SOHMO Sharps are made in Japan by a manufacturer with over 100 years of needle making experience. Ten precision processes go into each needle, resulting in a needle that is consistently smooth, sharp and strong. Made from nickel plated steel with a gold plated eye for easier threading, they have a finish that glides through fabric without catching.

This tin contains 20 sewing needles across four sizes, with five of each size, so you can match the needle to the fabric and thread weight rather than making do with one size for everything.

• 7 gauge (0.69 × 38.10mm) is the largest in this tin, for heavier fabrics, thicker threads, or anyone who prefers a slightly easier to handle needle.
• 8 gauge (0.61 × 36.50mm) is a good all rounder for medium weight wovens, cotton and linen.
• 9 gauge (0.53 × 34.90mm) is finer, for lighter fabrics and more delicate hand finishing.
• 10 gauge (0.46 × 33.30mm) is the finest in this tin, for lightweight fabrics, fine thread and detailed work where a larger needle would leave a visible hole.

The needles come in a compact sliding lid tin, the same format as all SOHMO needle tins, small enough for a travel kit or sewing box and secure enough to protect the needles between sessions.

Care: Do not leave needles in projects for extended periods. Nickel plating may corrode in humid or coastal environments. Store in a dry place.

Made in Japan and packed in Australia.