How sharp are YOUR needles?

[Pathfinder1]

Hi...


A few weeks ago I went to our local Dollar Store to see what they had in the way of sewing needles. I wanted some of various sizes...which would also give me the benefit of the larger ones having larger eyes...(much easier for these old eyes to thread).

I found a pack of ten assorted which seemed to be just about right for my GHB.

A few days ago I used one of the bigger ones to to sew a small rip in a garment (at home, fortunately). The needles were NOT SHARP...!! They were actually BLUNT...!! I had to sharpen them with an emery board before I could use them. Not a particularly easy job, either...!!

Glad it didn't happen when I was afield.

I saw that it pays to check out your outdoor/survival gear before the event...!!

 

[Hikenhunter]

One thing is for sure, You are proof that you are never too old to learn new lessons. I too, am glad that it didn't happen while you were afield.

 

[Grandpa]

Quality is beginning to suck with most everything these days. But sure glad you have the skills and wherewithall to git r done.:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

 

[charley]

it could be the type of needle.

 

[Theo]

I had the same problem also. In fact, the eye end was sharper than the sewing end.

 

[Pathfinder1]

I had the same problem also. In fact, the eye end was sharper than the sewing end.

Hi...So you shop there too, eh...!! LOL :tinysmile_hmm_t:

 

[wvbreamfisherman]

There are two types of needles: Sharp and Ball Point.

http://www.nobbieneezkids.com/img/cms/tips/tip_needles.pdf

 

[Theo]

I don't think mine were either. I couldn't get the fabric end to penetrate the fabric and the fabric was thin poly/cotton.

But I didn't know there were different types of points.

 

[Theosus]

I have some pins that are the same way. They work in loose weave fabric, but not in any tight weave synthetic outdoorsy stuff. You can't even poke your finger with most of them...