Sewing Needle Suitable for Hand-Stitching Heavy Stuff Like Canvas and Carpet

This group keeps on getting better and better. Thanks to Jerry, Shelly,
Patrick, the reknowned Big John, and the Jester for steering me to good
upholstery needles.
"Jerry Wass" wrote in message
...
www.sciplus.com had some asstmts a year or so ago--heavy duty stuff--they
might still have some--(call 'em-there may be too few left to put in
catalog.
Jerry

Larry Smith wrote:

Here's what I need ---- a curved needle with a big eye you can stitch
heavy stuff with. It needs to be about an inch long and in the shape
of a
crescent and capable of being abused, i. e., thrust in and out of the
fabric
by use of needle-nose pliers. Ever watch the surgeons use needles like
that to stitch up living tissue. Where can you find these?

The discount store ones I buy, like at WalMart, break too easily when
you
take the pliers to them.

Who's the seamstress in the crowd? Damn, I'm gittin' good at
upholstery.
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Note to Billy: Whatcha buildin'? Got spoilers, slots, slats, elevons,
spoilers, Fowlers, Frieses, winglets, VG's, and cuffs? Gates belt,
hi-vo
chain, spur gear, sun'n'planets, or hydramatic redrive?