{"id":75611,"date":"2022-12-27T07:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T12:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=75611"},"modified":"2022-12-25T11:31:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T16:31:28","slug":"how-do-they-make-sewing-needles-anyway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-do-they-make-sewing-needles-anyway\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do They Make Sewing Needles Anyway?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway.jpeg\" alt=\"make sewing needles\" class=\"wp-image-75622 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-300x251.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-500x419.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-768x644.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-150x126.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-250x210.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway.jpeg\" alt=\"make sewing needles\" class=\"wp-image-75622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-300x251.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-500x419.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-768x644.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-150x126.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-Do-They-Make-Sewing-Needles-Anyway-250x210.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sewing needles are a simple yet essential tool in the world of sewing and textile production. They are used for a wide range of applications, from attaching buttons and repairing clothing to embroidery and quilting. While sewing needles may seem like a basic and straightforward item, their manufacture is actually a complex process that involves several steps and specialized machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in the manufacture of sewing needles is the selection and preparation of the raw materials. Needles are typically made from steel, which is a strong and durable material that is resistant to wear and corrosion. The steel used to make needles is typically high-carbon steel, which is a type of steel that is strong and hard, but also somewhat brittle. The steel is melted in a furnace and then poured into molds, where it is allowed to cool and solidify. Once the steel has solidified, it is cut into small rods or wire, which will eventually be formed into the shape of a needle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"make sewing needles\" class=\"wp-image-75612 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859.jpeg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"make sewing needles\" class=\"wp-image-75612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2063023859.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next, the steel rods or wire are fed into a machine called a cold heading machine, which is used to shape the steel into the desired form. The cold heading machine uses a series of dies and punches to shape the steel into the basic shape of a needle. This process is called cold heading because it is done at room temperature, rather than using heat to shape the steel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stalcop.com\/processes\/primary-processes\/cold-heading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"314\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-500x314.webp\" alt=\"make sewing needles\" class=\"wp-image-75613 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-500x314.webp 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-768x482.webp 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-250x157.webp 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop.webp 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/314;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-500x314.webp\" alt=\"make sewing needles\" class=\"wp-image-75613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-500x314.webp 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-768x482.webp 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop-250x157.webp 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cold-Heading-Equipment-Stalcop.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source:  <a href=\"https:\/\/stalcop.com\/processes\/primary-processes\/cold-heading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STALCOP Metal Forming LLC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the steel has been shaped into the basic form of a needle, it is heated in a furnace to a high temperature and then quenched in a bath of oil. This process, known as heat treatment, helps to harden the steel and improve its strength and durability. Once the needles have been heat treated, they are polished to remove any burrs or rough edges and to give them a smooth finish.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"471\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-500x471.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75614 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-500x471.webp 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-300x282.webp 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-768x723.webp 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-1536x1446.webp 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-150x141.webp 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-250x235.webp 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A.webp 1640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/471;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-500x471.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-500x471.webp 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-300x282.webp 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-768x723.webp 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-1536x1446.webp 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-150x141.webp 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A-250x235.webp 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Metals_A.webp 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The next step in the manufacturing process is the attachment of the eye, which is the small opening at the end of the needle through which the thread is passed. The eye is typically made from a softer metal, such as brass or aluminum, and is attached to the needle using a process called swaging. In swaging, the eye is placed over the end of the needle and then pressed into place using a special machine. The swaging process helps to secure the eye in place and ensures that it will not come loose during use.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75615 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344.jpeg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_725081344.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the eye has been attached, the needles are inspected for quality and then packaged for distribution. The needles are typically packaged in small cardboard or plastic boxes, which are then placed in larger boxes or cases for shipping. The boxes and cases are labeled with the size and type of needle, as well as any other relevant information, such as the brand or country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the manufacture of sewing needles is a complex process that involves the selection and preparation of raw materials, shaping and heat treatment of the steel, and attachment of the eye. These steps are carried out using specialized machinery and techniques to ensure that the needles are of high quality and will perform reliably in a variety of sewing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn even more about sewing needles, please refer to the articles below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oJxp1NcMPW\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/which-sewing-machine-needle\/\">Which Sewing Machine Needle? + Bonus Download Worth $1.95 FREE<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Which Sewing Machine Needle? + Bonus Download Worth $1.95 FREE&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/which-sewing-machine-needle\/embed\/#?secret=DmIG61xgkv#?secret=oJxp1NcMPW\" data-secret=\"oJxp1NcMPW\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XrrjWMmDE6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/i-love-you-with-all-my-needles\/\">I Love You with All My Needles<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;I Love You with All My Needles&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/i-love-you-with-all-my-needles\/embed\/#?secret=Q4u2NEmUA9#?secret=XrrjWMmDE6\" data-secret=\"XrrjWMmDE6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode970Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sewing needles are a simple yet essential tool in the world of sewing and textile production. They are used for a wide range of applications, from attaching buttons and repairing clothing to embroidery and quilting. 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