Milliners Needles

Milliners Needles For Pleating, Basting, Gathering, Needlework and More.

Also known as straw needles, Milliners Needles are long, thin needles with a sharp point and a round eye. Though named for their traditional use in hat making, these needles come in handy for a variety of hand sewing and needlework applications where a longer needle is helpful: hand basting, pleating, smocking, gathering, oversewing and more. The eye and the shaft of a Milliners Needle are the same width, making the needle easy to maneuver quickly through multiple layers of material for applications like smocking. Plus, the needle's consistent width makes it suitable for projects like bead embroidery. Choose from multiple sizes of milliner needles to find the perfect fit for your projects. Not sure what size you need? We also offer various size assortments so you can try out a few sizes to find the best fit. Shop for Milliners Needles here to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions About Milliners Needles

What are straw needles?

Straw needles are another name for Milliners Needles, a style of hand-sewing needle with a long shaft, sharp point, and a round eye.

What is a milliner needle used for?

Milliners Needles are used for a variety of applications, including pleating, smocking, basting, gathering, bead embroidery, oversewing, hat making, and specific embroidery stitches such as bullion knots or French knots.