• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Forum
  • Design Studio
  • Upholstery Jobs
  • Newsletter
  • Sponsors

The Hog Ring

Auto Upholstery Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

The Anatomy of a Sewing Needle

June 16, 2012 By Nadeem

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

Primary Sidebar

THR Sponsors

NC Sewing Machines
Miami Corporation - Right Rail Ad 3
  • Hyde Leather
  • Keyston Bros
  • Douglass Interior Products
  • OEM+ Banner Ad - The Hog Ring
  • Albright's Supply

THR Favorites

The Hog Ring - Convertible Top Restoration and Installation

Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

Installing convertible soft tops is one of … [more] about Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

Watch Vilner Wrap a Steering Wheel

Need inspiration? Check out this video by … [more] about Watch Vilner Wrap a Steering Wheel

The Hog Ring - Daniel Williams of DJ Designs Talks Shop

Daniel Williams of DJ Designs Talks Shop

In roughly 10 years, Daniel Williams has gone … [more] about Daniel Williams of DJ Designs Talks Shop

Then vs Now: Rolls-Royce’s Leather Shop

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is renowned for its … [more] about Then vs Now: Rolls-Royce’s Leather Shop

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Customs by Vos

Shop Profile: Customs By Vos

At just 32 years old, Dave Vos has already … [more] about Shop Profile: Customs By Vos

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - M&M Hot Rod Interiors

Shop Profile: M&M Hot Rod Interiors

Since 1982, M&M Hot Rod Interiors in … [more] about Shop Profile: M&M Hot Rod Interiors

Categories

Footer

Recent Articles

  • New NC Machines are Transforming WyoTech’s Upholstery Program
  • Auto Interior Manufacturer Expands Alabama Operation, Signals More Jobs
  • Hydes Leather Introduces Their 3D Mesh Spacer Fabric
  • Choosing the Right Grommet for Long Lasting Performance
  • Chinese Automaker Patents Slide Out Toilet for Drivers Who Can’t Hold It

Recent Comments

  • Edward Munday on Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work
  • Jack on Keyston Bros. Acquires DLT Corporation
  • Brodie Smith on Aston Martin Just Introduced a New Convertible DB12
  • THE CAPTAIN on 6 Tips for Turning Callers into Customers
  • Dmei on Star Wars Seat Covers are ‘So Wizard’

Advertise With Us!

We're always looking for companies to collaborate with. Watch this short video about the benefits of sponsorship and then email us to say hi.

Copyright © 2026 · Magazine Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in