Long Fine Darning Needles - Bohin
An assortment of six long darning needles perfect for darning or patching larger areas or when sewing long lines of stitches on finer fabrics.
Made in Normandy, France in the historic BOHIN factory using nickel plated steel.
These needles have an elongated eye for repairing with thicker thread and a semi blunt point to avoid snags when weaving through fabric.
This pack includes:-
- 2 x long darning needles No. 5
- 2 x long darning needles No. 7
- 2 x long darning needles No. 9
A larger number = a finer, shorter needle. A smaller number = a thicker, longer needle.
Min needle length: 5.8cm & max length: 6.6cm.
Suitable for:
- mending light-medium weight fabrics e.g cotton dress/skirt, viscose blouse, or linen trousers.
- sewing with up to 4 strands of embroidery floss or similar (dependent on needle size).
Bohin needles have an exceptional polish for smooth glide through fabric and a fine point to minimize holes.
The eye is polished with a unique process to minimize breaking thread.
The needles have maximum strength with minimum bending.
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Brand Story - Bohin
BOHIN have been manufacturing high quality needles at their factory in Normandy, France since 1860. They now remain the only French manufacturer of needles and other sewing tools. The company currently employs 36 people who manufacture and distribute nearly 2,300 products including their world famous sewing needles, craft needles, pins with Murano glass heads, and bracelet pin cushions. They are committed to reducing their waste and environmental impact.