27 Best Sewing Needles for Hand Sewing

Sewing needles come in various types, sizes and lengths to properly suit the purpose of the particular project.

The tips vary from blunt to sharp and the shafts, the area below the eye vary in thickness.

Knitting and crochet needles are vastly different from hand sewing needles.

Embroidery, quilting, crafting and regular hand sewing needles however, have the same basic appearance, varying in only the size, length, width of eye, thickness and point sharpness.

The following needles I will be discussing represent the best brands and types you can purchase for your different hand sewing projects if you don’t want to use a sewing machine.

1. Dritz 25-Piece Assorted Craft Needles

The 25 needles which come in this set are visibly of different sizes.

Looking at the round disk shaped plastic case reveals at least 10 different types of needles.

The thickness, eye size and lengths are the obvious differences, which also shows that different thread thicknesses are required for use with each type.

2. Singer Assorted Hand Needles in Compact, 25-Count

Comes in the same standard disc shaped case, the lid of which you can turn until the opening in it dispenses a needle of your choice.

This too is a 25 piece needle set and includes darning needles as well as needles known as sharps.

3. Singer Heavy Duty Assorted Hand Needles, 7-Count

This 7 pack of needles contains pieces which are obviously thicker than the norm.

The eyes are quite large and the bodies long, to accommodate the larger and stronger threads which would be required for heavy duty home projects.

Two of the needles in the set are curved needles while the remaining 5 are straight.

These thicker needles serve well for use on canvas, tents, carpets, upholstery, leather, mattresses, coats and fur.

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4. Mudder 30-Count Assorted Hand Sewing Needles Set, 3 Pack

Each pack holds 30 different types of hand sewing needles and the entire set is distributed among three different packs.

This means that you purchase this set, you will have 90 needles at your disposal.

They come in the standard disc shaped casing and the assortment in each package ensures that you have all the needles you require for home use.

From simple hemming to mending heavier pieces, this set covers all the bases in terms of what you might need for hand sewing, except the curved needle.

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5. Outus Large-eye Blunt Needles Steel Yarn Knitting Needles Sewing Needles, 9 Pieces (Silver)

These needles have a very large eye and thick shaft to accommodate the thick threads of crochet, yarn or other kinds of material used for weaving.

They can also be used to create decorative stitches for cross stitching and needle point projects.

The ends are blunt because they are basically used also as finishing needles to seal off the ends of projects like a crochet or knitted piece, or the ends of a weaving project.

They serve to secure the previously formed stitches in place.

They come in three lengths: 3 cm, 5.2 cm, 6 cm long, with needle eye sizes proportional to each length.

There are 9 needles in this set, offering 3 of each needle size.

They are encased in a really neat and convenient plastic tube (which reminds me of a tiny test tube) container for storage.

Dritz 57 Hand Needles, Assorted Styles & Sizes

This multipack of 50 assorted needles can be used on projects from embroidery to tapestry. Both sharp and blunt needles are included. With a wide assortment of needles included, you can find the perfect needle for any hand-sewing project.

• 50 count
• nickel plated steel construction
• variety of counts and sizes

BronaGrand 55 Pieces Stainless Steel Big Eye Hand Sewing Needles Set

This multipack of 55 assorted needles has needles for work with everything from yarn to embroidery floss. Needles are also suitable for use in darning or quilting. Large eyes make for easy threading.

• 55 count
• stainless steel
• variety of sizes

Singer 01125 Assorted Hand Needles

This multipack of 45 needles contains needles for a variety of projects, from darning to tapestry. Both sharp and blunt needles are included. Needles are suitable for thread weights from yarn to fine thread.

• 45 count
• nickel plated steel construction
• rust resistant

AIEX Home Hand Sewing Needle Kit

This multipack of needles includes two packs of 14 needles for a total of 28 needles. Both curved and straight needles are included, and sizes are from small for embroidery to large, curved needles for quilting and upholstery work. Even the small needles have large eyelets for easy threading.

• large metal eyelets
• stainless steel
• 87 mm stitch remover included

AIEX Big Eye Hand Sewing Needle

This multipack of needles comes in three sizes (5 of each) – 5.2cm, 6cm, and 7cm. All needles have large eyes for easy threading. They come in a clear storage tube for easy portability.

• large size eyes
• stainless steel
• clear storage tube

Yingkesi 9 Large Eye Stitching Needles

These needles are made of stainless steel and are rust free and corrosion proof. All needles are blunt and come in three sizes – 5.2 cm, 6 cm, and 7 cm. The needles are suitable for quilting, cross stitching and many other projects.

• large size eyes
• stainless steel
• clear storage tube

Singer 01824 Large Eye Hand Needles

This set of twelve needles comes with a magnet for easy storage. They are made of nickel-plated steel, are strong, and will not rust. The needles are suitable for use with heavy duty threads and thick materials.

• magnet for storage
• sizes 18 through 22
• extra-long eye

Mayboos 2 PCS Wooden Needle Case with Stitching Needles

This set includes 13 needles with two wooden cases for storage. There are four stitching needles and nine big eye hand sewing needles in a variety of sizes. These needles are suitable for most types of sewing, even on heavy materials.

• large eyes
• two storage boxes
• stainless steel

Kenkio 4 Pieces Gourd-shaped Hand Sewing Needles Set

This set includes 30 needles in a variety of sizes and four needle threaders. Needles can be used on a range of material weights, from heavy to light weight and can be used for embroidery, cross stitch, decorative stitching, and more. The needle box features a rotating top for easy selection of the best needle.

• includes 4 needle threaders
• golden, easy to find eye
• instruction paper included

Singer 00290 Self-Threading Hand Sewing Needles

This set of 15 needles comes in a variety of sizes, which are easy to access in the compact with a dial. Needles are self-threading, allowing them to be threaded easily without eye strain. Needles come in multiple sizes for use on a variety of projects.

• self-threading
• easy-to-use compact
• multiple sizes

Clover 235 No. 3-9 Gold Eye Embroidery Needles

This set of 16 needles can be used with anything from embroidery floss to ribbons. Their main use is for cotton or ribbon embroidery. All sixteen needles have sharp points.

• long eyes
• sharp needle point
• sizes 3-9

Dritz 158 Hand Needle Compact & Needle Threader

This set of 25 needles comes in a convenient compact with a rotating dial for selecting the correct needle. Both sharp and blunt needles are included for use on a variety of projects. The back of the compact lists needle sizes and styles.

• needle threader included
• sizes 3/4 to 24
• storage compact

Cridoz 4 Pack Assorted Sizes Hand Sewing Needles

This set includes four compacts with 120 total needles, two seam rippers and four needle threaders. All needles are sharp and can be used for a variety of projects, from sequin and bead work to embroidery. The needles come in a wide variety of sizes.

• easy-open, convenient container
• 120 total needles
• stainless steel

Y-Axis 54 Pcs Assorted Large Eye Stitching Needles

This set includes 54 needles, both blunt and sharp, in a variety of sizes. The needles are made of stainless steel, so are corrosion resistant and easy to grip. They are suitable for needlework, embroidery, and work on heavy weight clothes.

• large eyes
• stainless steel
• needle threader included

Zhanmai 46 Pieces Sewing Tools Set

This needle set comes with a variety of accessories, including a thimble, seam ripper and needle threader. Needles come in a variety of sizes for projects such as sewing knitted materials and jewelry making. Large eyes make for easy threading.

• large eyes
• needle threader included
• wide variety of sizes

Dritz 9624D Assorted Heavy Duty Hand Needles

This set of seven heavy duty needles comes in a variety of sizes, both curved and straight. These heavy-duty needles are perfect for projects such as upholstery and tapestries. The straight needles are about two inches long.

• assorted sizes and styles
• curved and straight needles
• heavy duty

Singer 01425 Ball Point Assorted Hand Needles

This set of ball point tip needles comes in a variety of sizes. These needles can be used on knit materials without snagging. The needles are constructed from steel-plated nickel for durability and rust resistance.

• ball point tips
• nickel plated steel construction
• variety of sizes

DMC 1765-5/10 Embroidery Hand Needles

This set of sharp point needles come in a variety of lengths and are size five and ten. These needles can easily pierce close woven fabrics without snagging. They feature a long eye for easy threading with multiple strands of thread.

• sizes 5 and 10
• nickel plated steel construction
• sharp point

AKOAK 55 Count/Set Multi-sized Stainless Steel Big Eye Hand Swing Needles

This set of needles comes in a variety of sizes, for use in projects such as embroidery, darning, or tapestry. An included threader makes for easy threading without eye strain. Blunt and sharp end needles are included.

• stainless steel
• threader included
• variety of sizes

Dritz 3413 Needle Collection

This set of needles has a wide variety, including curved needles and long needles with large eyes suitable for ribbon embroidery. Needles can be used for quilting, darning, applique, and much more. The package includes 24 needles of assorted sizes and styles.

• variety of sizes
• sharp needle point
• curved needle included

BIHRTC 30-Count Assorted Hand Sewing Needles Set

This set of 30 hand sewing needles includes a bonus of seven curved needles for upholstery and quilting and a large-eyed needle for beading. Smooth stainless steel construction provides for snag-free sewing, even with knit fabrics. The set includes needles suitable for a variety of weights of materials.

• stainless steel
• big eyes
• sharp point

Dritz 3045 Quilter’s Betweens Hand Needles

This set of twenty needles is designed for detailed work and quilting. All needles are short and have small, round eyes to facilitate work with fine threads. The needles come in sizes 4 through 9.

• small, round eyes
• 100% carbon steel construction
• assorted sizes