{"product_id":"embroidery-tool-kit-6-piece-tin-12-needles","title":"Vintage Style 6 Piece Embroidery Tool Kit in a Tin — Includes 12 Needles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo height=\"183\" width=\"325\" class=\"dh-video-desc\" controls=\"controls\" loop=\"loop\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" muted=\"muted\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"playsinline\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/de949d4e192f40eabe8ef5ffdb3583b3.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your sewing journey with our \u003cstrong\u003eElegant Metal Engraved Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Style Sewing Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. This charming collection includes high-quality scissors, a needle holder, a thimble, an awl and a threading needle — and, unlike most sets of its kind, \u003cstrong\u003etwelve embroidery needles in sizes 1 to 5, packed in the tin alongside them\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the difference between a set you admire and a set you can pick up and start stitching with the same afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are lovely things in their own right. Each tool is adorned with intricate engravings that evoke a sense of elegance and classic charm — flowers, leaves and fine beaded borders — finished in an antique tone so the pattern sits dark in the recesses and bright on the raised work. The scissors have generous oval loops with a decorative flourish at each tip; the needle case is a slim engraved tube with a floral panel; the thimble carries a Greek-key band under its dimpled crown. Ideal for enthusiasts of antique and vintage aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything comes beautifully displayed in a decorative metal box, 15 × 11 × 3.3 cm, with a moulded black tray that gives each tool its own recess. Nothing rattles, nothing rolls loose, and the points stay where you put them. The lid is printed with a soft floral design and a line drawing of the contents, which makes it a nicer object to leave out on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth saying plainly: \u003cstrong\u003ethese are new tools made in a vintage style, not antiques.\u003c\/strong\u003e They are made and finished today, in four antique-look finishes. Nothing here is a fragile hundred-year-old piece, and nothing pretends to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e — crafted from durable \u003cstrong\u003ezinc alloy metal and stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring both \u003cstrong\u003elongevity and precision in every stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The thimble is stainless steel; the scissor blades are steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — each tool is adorned with \u003cstrong\u003eintricate engravings\u003c\/strong\u003e that evoke a sense of \u003cstrong\u003eelegance and classic charm\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for enthusiasts of antique and vintage aesthetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Colour Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose from four beautiful finishes, \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Silver, Antique Gold, Antique Bronze and Red Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, to complement any style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — six pieces including the twelve needles, so it includes everything needed for a variety of sewing and embroidery projects, making it perfect for \u003cstrong\u003esewers, embroiderers, quilters, crocheters and crafters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — comes beautifully displayed in a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative metal box\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a \u003cstrong\u003ethoughtful gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone who loves crafting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11 cm (4.33 in) long with a 2.5 cm (0.98 in) blade and 4.8 cm (1.88 in) across the handles. A bright steel blade tapering to a fine point, on floral-engraved oval-loop handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl \/ stiletto\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12 cm (4.72 in) long, 1 cm (0.39 in) across the handle. The longest tool in the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle case\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8.8 cm (3.46 in) long, 1.5 cm (0.59 in) wide. A capped metal tube, engraved to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle threader\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7 cm (2.75 in) long, 0.5 cm (0.19 in) wide. Solid metal, not the foil-and-wire kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThimble\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.5 cm (0.98 in) tall, 1.8 cm (0.7 in) across the opening, with a dimpled crown and a Greek-key band. Stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 embroidery needles\u003c\/strong\u003e — sizes 1 to 5, gold-eyed, in their own packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/16_e93bf197-3aa0-4773-87a0-8e39e6c306d5.jpg?v=1724813710\" alt=\"The six piece embroidery tool kit in silver laid out on cream, showing the awl, engraved scissors, needle case, threader, thimble and a row of twelve gold-eyed needles\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Twelve Needles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are embroidery needles — sometimes called crewel needles — in an assortment of sizes 1 to 5. That is deliberately the heavier end of the range: a longer eye and a bigger shaft, which is what you want for several strands of stranded cotton, perle cotton, or anything thicker than a single strand. They have gold-coloured eyes, which is easier on the eyes when you are threading in poor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost sets in this style either include no needles at all or include a handful of unspecified \"assorted sewing needles\". Knowing the actual sizes matters, because a needle with too small an eye shreds floss and a blunt one drags through the weave. Sizes 1 to 5 will take most embroidery threads; if you work in one or two strands on fine linen you will want a finer needle alongside them, around size 8 to 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/15_135d7db5-4d8d-4cce-8cb9-001ee9ac2788.jpg?v=1724813617\" alt=\"The kit shown in silver and in gold, each with the open tin, the printed lid and the packet of twelve embroidery needles\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Tools Get Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sewing set is more than just a collection of tools; it is a testament to the art of craftsmanship. Whether you are an experienced sewer or a beginner, you will appreciate the high-quality materials and the exquisite design that adds a touch of sophistication to your work — and every piece earns its place in the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e are small embroidery scissors, 11 cm overall with a short 2.5 cm blade. That is the size for snipping floss close to the work, trimming a thread tail flush, and unpicking a stitch without cutting the fabric under it. Not for cutting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe awl\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stiletto rather than a leatherworking awl. It has a smooth polished taper, so it opens the weave of a fabric rather than cutting through it — which is how you make a decorative eyelet, and it is also the tool for turning out a corner, guiding fabric, and drawn-thread work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe needle case\u003c\/strong\u003e is a capped metal tube. Slide your needles in, put the cap on, and they stay in one place instead of migrating into the bottom of the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe threader\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solid metal openwork piece. The free foil-and-wire threaders bend and break after a few uses; this one holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thimble\u003c\/strong\u003e is stainless steel with a properly dimpled crown — the dimples are what stop the needle head skidding off when you push.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, Materials \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — scissors, awl, needle case, threader, thimble, and a packet of 12 needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe tin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 × 11 × 3.3 cm, hinged metal, with a moulded black tray inside and a printed floral lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongest tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e the awl at 12 cm (4.72 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 200 g for the whole kit including the tin. There is real metal in it — the tools have weight in the hand rather than the light, tinny feel of a novelty set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e zinc alloy with a plated antique finish on the engraved tools; the thimble is stainless steel; the scissor blades are steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe thimble is one size\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.5 cm tall, 1.8 cm across the opening, which suits an average adult fingertip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep everything dry and wipe with a soft cloth. Don't soak the plated tools or put them through a dishwasher. Back in the tray, points down, and they keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/3_b3cda866-4652-4088-8836-15cd45803e88.jpg?v=1724811825\" alt=\"Measurement chart for the six piece kit showing the awl at 12 cm, scissors at 11 cm, needle case 8.8 cm, threader 7 cm, thimble 2.5 cm and 12 needles\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAntique Colour Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour beautiful finishes, all with the same six pieces and the same floral engraving, to complement any style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e — antiqued silver with the engraving darkened in the recesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — a warm brass tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e — darker and greener than the gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft rose-copper. \u003cem\u003e(The picker calls this Red Bronze; the swatch graphic labels it Copper — same finish, two names.)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow This Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a big multi-piece sewing kit,\u003c\/strong\u003e this is deliberately the other thing. A hundred-piece kit spends most of its budget on thread you may not want, buttons you already have and safety pins. Six good tools you will keep using beats a boxful you sort through once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst an embroidery project kit,\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a tool kit, not a project. There is no hoop, no floss, no printed fabric and no pattern here — and that is the point: project kits usually include a single needle and nothing else you can keep. This is the set of tools that outlasts every project you put through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst buying the pieces separately,\u003c\/strong\u003e the stiletto, the metal threader and a proper needle case are the three things almost nobody gets round to ordering on their own. Bought together in a tin, they cost less than the postage on three separate orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/Sh_-_Vintage_Sewing_Scissors_Kit_With_Storage_Box_-_CJYD2009617_SCALED_from_Kittl.jpg?v=1724813903\" alt=\"The engraved needle case, threader, thimble, awl and scissors arranged above the printed tin lid showing the contents illustration\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions People Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the tools in this sewing kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix things: embroidery scissors, an awl (a stiletto), a capped metal needle case, a metal needle threader, a stainless steel thimble, and a packet of twelve embroidery needles in sizes 1 to 5. All in a hinged metal tin with a fitted tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include needles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — twelve of them, sizes 1 to 5, gold-eyed embroidery needles in their own packet inside the tin. That is the sixth piece, and it is what separates this kit from the five-piece sets that look similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a good quality sewing kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFewer, better tools. Scissors that are sharp to the tip with blades that meet, a needle case that closes, a metal threader rather than a foil one, a thimble with real dimples in the crown, and a case with a fitted tray so nothing knocks about. Every one of those is on this page with a measurement beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size needles are included, and will they take stranded cotton?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSizes 1 to 5, which is the heavier end of the embroidery range — long eyes, comfortable with several strands of stranded cotton or with perle. If you work in one or two strands on fine fabric, keep a size 8 to 10 alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an antique, or new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew — made and finished today in a vintage style, which is why it arrives complete, unworn, and with twelve fresh needles rather than missing half its contents. \u003cem\u003e(Not a \"People also ask\" question; we added it because the search results for vintage sewing kits are largely genuine nineteenth-century sets and the difference is worth being straight about.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSearching for a unique and practical gift for a crafting enthusiast? Its elegant presentation and functional tools ensure it will be a treasured addition to any crafter's collection. It arrives in the tin, so it needs no wrapping, and the printed lid means it looks like a present rather than a parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the thimble fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is 2.5 cm tall and 1.8 cm across the opening, which suits an average adult fingertip. It comes in that one size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevate your sewing experience\u003c\/strong\u003e with this charming set and bring a touch of vintage elegance to your creative endeavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"I Sew Need It Crafts","offers":[{"title":"6piece Set In Antique Bronze","offer_id":46031704621311,"sku":"CJYD200961703CX","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6piece Set In Gold","offer_id":46031704654079,"sku":"CJYD200961702BY","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6piece Set In Silver","offer_id":46031704686847,"sku":"CJYD200961701AZ","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6piece Set Red Bronze","offer_id":46031704719615,"sku":"CJYD200961704DW","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/6_0b50ae1b-43d0-49ce-aee4-e3cc10e2ee47.jpg?v=1724811825","url":"https:\/\/www.isewneeditcrafts.com\/products\/embroidery-tool-kit-6-piece-tin-12-needles","provider":"I Sew Need It Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}