On the subject of needles, my biggest problem is that I seem to have them
break a lot. For some of them, I chalk this up to their being 'vintage'
steel. About 5 years ago, I managed to get one of these in my foot; it
broke off eye- forward which was lodged in my right big toe...and not
visable. After x-ray, in laproscoptic surgery the steel broke millimeter by
mill until it was all out. Stitches came out as planned, and then 36 hrs
later I was admitted to the hospital ...where they kept me for 8 days. It
was over seven months before I could wear a proper shoe! That needle was of
WW2 vintage. I have stopped picking up odds and ends of old sewing boxes
except for samples in my vintage/ antique sewing tools.
I have tried some of the name brands that have been mentioned in this
conversation and some of these also seem to break more often than usual
expectation. I have been blameing it on the quality of steel being used.
This is certainly true if one buys look-alikes. Smaller needles both in
length and guage do seem a little more reliable for my present projects.
kathleen
Original Message -----
From: "Ailith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:48 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] sharp sewing needles
I corrode nickel-plated needles as well - sharps, betweens, or tapestry
needles. I buy gold plated needles whenever I find them. I got a bunch of
them last Christmas in a set from Jo-Ann's. There was a pair of stork
scissors, a tape measure, a gold plated thimble, and gold plated needles.
I've got enough to last me for several years. :-)
Kate
---- Ann Catelli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I corode nickel-plated needles, just the way my skin
chemistry works, so I end up with black needles.
My gold-plated needles are still yellow, and the
platinum-plating is still white.
They'll still be subject to ordinary friction and
wear, so if you wear out regular needles, you'll also
wear out the fancy plated needles.
Ann in CT
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