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The Anatomy of a Sewing Needle

June 16, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

A proper and healthy needle is, without a doubt, the flux capacitor to any good sewing machine. But how much do we really know about them? Until recently, I couldn’t correctly name and point out all nine parts of a sewing needle. Can you?

Schmetz has put together a handy, one-page guide on the anatomy of a needle. It’s by no means career altering, but still good information to know. Check it out: The Anatomy of a Needle

Filed Under: Archive, Guides & Manuals Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Schmetz Needles, Sewing Machine

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