Essential to every bookbinder’s kit, these needles are most commonly used for sewing, though they come in handy for a variety of other book-related operations. Our darning needles are optimal for delicate sewing operations like headbands and miniature binding.

Each needle’s eye comes polished to reduce wear on the thread, and we offer a range of eye shapes to accommodate different thread weights. Available with both sharp and blunt tips. Made in England.

Detail image shows 18/3 Londerry linen threaded through a darning needle.