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| Spiral Eye Needles Never struggle to thread a needle again! Patent # US 8,151,720 B2 Patent # Canada 2,755,302 Patent # Europe 2,406,419 |
Just looking to mend or put on a button? The MOST POPULAR set of three above has what you need for most situations. They have sharp points and standard diameters. SE-8 is the smaller needle. SE-6 It is the work horse needle and can do the most basic tasks. SE-4 has a slightly larger opening to the eye for heavier threads, such as button upholstery threads. Are you looking for a needle for cross stitch or needle point? You want a Tapestry needle. This means it has a blunt point and a larger eye. If using Aida Fabric, the thread count of the Aida is the clue to the needle you need. 8 Ct Aida calls for a size SE-20T It holds size 5 Perle Cotton. 11 Ct Aida calls for a size SE-22T It holds size 5 Perle Cotton. 14 Ct Aida calls for a size SE-24T It holds size 8 Perle Cotton. 16 Ct Aida calls for a size SE-26T. It holds size 12 Perle Cotton. If you are doing a project with craft yarn on plastic grid, you want the SE-13T Are you looking for a sharp needle to embroider with Perle Cotton thread? If you work with two or three strands of Embroidery Floss, you can use any of the Perle Cotton size 8 will fit in the SE-24C and the SE-22C. The SE-24C is popular for people who want a sturdy needle for burying threads. The SE-24C is also good for doing Redwork and projects that use metallic threads. The SE-24C can also hold up to 6 strands of Embroidery Floss. The SE-22 is good for doing French Knots in 11 Ct Aida. Perle Cotton size 5 will fit with the SE-20C and SE-18C. The SE-20C is smaller than the SE18-C. If you want a needle to make the smallest hole but hold the size 5 Perle Cotton, go with the SE-20C The SE-18-C is popular for working on canvas projects. It is a large needle but not as large as the SE-13C (which is big enough for 4 ply craft yarn). Quilters have special needles. The SE-8Q is similar in size to a 9 Between. Because of the open eye design, doing the rocking quilt stitch is not recommended with my needles. TheSE-8 is great for doing piecing sewing on bindings and putting in hems. The SE-6 does most any task. Quilters like it for the same things as the SE-8 as well as for general mending. The SE-24C is perfect for burying threads. It is also great for basting with Perle Cotton size 8. |
| HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT SIZE SPIRAL EYE NEEDLE |
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| Compare Open Eye Needles |
Compare the eyes of these self-
threading needles
Compare the sizes
What is wrong with the Calyx-eye?
threading needles
- The original open eyed needle
threads from the top. It is also
called the "self threading" or
"French Spring eye" or "Calyx
eye" - SENCHTM needles thread on the
side of the eye - Spiral Eye(R) Needles thread on
the side of the eye.(Made in
America) - "One Second Needle"TM, sold by
Telebrands, threads on the side
of the eye and is a licensed
version of the "Spiral Eye Needle"
It is being discontinued.
Compare the sizes
Calyx eye needles come in a
variety of sizes and even come in
tapestry points.
The One Second Needle comes
in only two sizes, one large and
one small.
SENCH needles currently only
come in three sizes.
Spiral Eye Needles come in over
15 sizes and types.
What is wrong with the Calyx-eye?
The Calyx eye (AKA "French
Spring eye" or "self threading
needle") was invented in 1850. It
has the opening located at the
end of the eye portion of the
needle.
This opening in the top of the
needle was intended to allow you
to thread it. It is created by
splitting the bridge at the top,
which creates rough edges that
can shred your thread when
threading it.
The original Calyx eye needles
only have one eye opening. The
two eyes, as seen in the picture to
the left, is created by putting a
bridge under the top eye to give it
the "spring" to keep it shut when
it is threaded.
The bottom eye is actually not an
eye at all, it is a result of putting
that bridge in. Even with the
bridge, the threads come back
out when sewing if you tug much
at all.
One Second Needles by As Seen n TV
Calyx Eye Needles
SENCH Needles
Spiral Eye Needles
What's the difference between the
SENCH and the Spiral Eye Needles?
The Spiral Eye Needle is
- Made in the USA
- Comes in a large variety of sizes and
types for the serious crafter. - Made in small quantities, individually
cut, for quality control - Made from 100% surgical stainless
steel. - No nickel plating means no allergic
reaction. - They will not rust
- The metal will bend but will not snap
and break.
See all the Spiral Eye sizes available
SENCH side threading needles are:
- Come in just three basic sizes.
- Intended for casual mending tasks
- Made in China
- Mass produced
- Nickel plated with golden plated eyes
One big difference can be seen. Look at
the actual eye of the SENCH needle vs the
Spiral Eye needle. There is a small bump
inside the Spiral Eye I call the "stop
bump." It is there for several reasons, but
most importantly it is there to keep the
thread from coming back out when you
sew. It also makes the eye stronger.
The SENCH needles do not have the "stop
bump" in the eye, because that reduces
the cost of manufacturing significantly.
They rarely do come unthreaded, and if so
are easy to rethread...But the stop bump in
the Spiral Eye Needle locks the thread
inside.
