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How Hand Sewing Needles are Made
How Needles are made.
I have hand sewing needles on my mind this month, and I came across a video showing how sewing needles are made. I've put the link in this blog. It shows the process from steel wire to the finished nickel plated and gold eye dipped needle. Its pretty cool to see how it's done.
Here are two things I didn't know. Nickel plating is to stop rusting, and the gold eye dip is to make the eye easier to see (therefore to thread).
Broken Needle Day
Thoughts on Broken Needle Day
Look back through what you remember of your history and culture and remember all the needle sewn cloth made, needed, and used. Today is a chance to pause and give respect to the importance of this little tool!
Beautiful Tools
Beautiful Tools
Today I read this:
"When you find something you like, take good care of it and use it for a long time"
What is Japanese Furoshiki Fabric Wrapping?
Functional, versatile, environmentally friendly, and culturally interesting, furoshiki refers to a fabric wrapping technique that can quickly turn a simple square of cloth into a bag, a wrapping for a gift, or a home decor covering using folds, twists and simple knots. Read more..
