r/Visiblemending • u/Street-Conclusion-99 • Apr 22 '26

TUTORIAL Tip: using the needle backwards makes weaving easier

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Super basic, I know, but realizing this made me feel like a doofus for not doing it sooner, posting in case someone else was struggling with this too

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u/QuietVariety6089 Apr 22 '26

I often use blunt/round ended needles (intended for some kinds of needlework, or the 'wool sewing' ones if you can find small sizes), but this is a widely used method too :)

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u/I_wet_my_plants259 Apr 22 '26

Great hack! I like using cross stitch needles because they have a more blunt end than a normal sewing needle.

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u/incredibusy Apr 22 '26

It SOOOO does!!

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u/nikinaks1 Apr 23 '26

You can get thick metal weaving/wool needles with a rounded and slightly angled tip which speed things up.

Also, a shorter needle helps (unless you are doing very long running stitches).

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u/Street-Conclusion-99 Apr 23 '26

None of my shorter needles fit my embroidery floss ‘,(