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Can I use the same needle on everything, or do I need different needles for different garments?
Different fabrics may require the use of different types of needles. Needles are categorized by size and needle point. Larger needles are used on heavier fabrics, whereas smaller needles are used on lightweight fabrics. The most common points are ball-point and sharp-point. In general, ball-points are used on knits, while sharp-points are used on wovens.

To gain a thorough understanding of needle use and selection, Download our Embroidery Needle Training Instructions.

A wide variety of needles are available at the Hirsch Online Store.