{"product_id":"sohmo-milliner-needles-japanese-made-long-hand-sewing-needles-4-sizes","title":"SOHMO Milliner Needles - Japanese-Made Long Hand Sewing Needles, 4 Sizes","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong, slender, and sharp to the tip - milliner needles for hat making, smocking, pleating, and a surprising range of other hand sewing tasks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMilliner needles, also known as straw needles, were originally developed for hat makers who needed a long, fine needle that could pass through multiple layers of straw and fabric without bending. That same length and slenderness turns out to be exactly what's needed for a wide range of hand sewing techniques that have nothing to do with hats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe characteristic that defines a milliner needle is its uniform diameter along the full length of the shaft, unlike sharps or embroidery needles, the shaft doesn't taper toward the eye. This makes them ideal for techniques that involve wrapping thread around the needle: smocking, pleating, hand gathering, and bullion knot embroidery all benefit from a consistent shaft diameter that lets the wraps slide off cleanly. They're also a favourite for hand tacking, basting, and English paper piecing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMade in Japan from nickel-plated steel, SOHMO Milliner Needles come in a pack of 20 covering four sizes - from the finer gauge 9 for delicate work to the more substantial gauge 3 for heavier fabrics and multiple layers. The four-size assortment means you have the right needle for the task without needing to buy multiple packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePackaged in a compact sliding-lid metal tin - easy to store, easy to carry, and worth keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNickel-plated needles should not be left in projects for prolonged periods. In humid or coastal environments, corrosion may occur over time. Store in the tin in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContains 20 needles in 4 sizes:\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e5 needles: 0.99 x 55.60mm (3 gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e5 needles: 0.84 x 50.80mm (5 gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e5 needles: 0.69 x 46.80mm (7 gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e5 needles: 0.53 x 42.90mm (9 gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTin size: 60 x 34 x 13mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 15g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade in Japan, packed in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emilliner needles, straw needles, hat making needles, smocking needles, pleating needles, bullion knot needles, hand gathering needles, long hand sewing needles, round eye sewing needles, EPP needles, tacking needles, basting needles, Japanese sewing needles, hand sewing needles Australia, needles for smocking Australia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOHMO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46508787794022,"sku":"smn","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2843\/3497\/files\/SOHMO-MillinerNeedles3_720x_119464a1-7eaf-4a3e-9651-c0e3338ffbe8.webp?v=1785549707","url":"https:\/\/www.thewoolstash.com.au\/products\/sohmo-milliner-needles-japanese-made-long-hand-sewing-needles-4-sizes","provider":"The Wool Stash","version":"1.0","type":"link"}