Why Your Needle Keeps Slipping: Magnet Pad Needle Minders

Quick answer

If your needle keeps slipping, the most likely fix is a needle minder magnet pad that holds your needle securely between stitches and keeps it from rolling away.

Diagnose and fix your slipping needle

• Symptom: Your needle slips out of your fingers or rolls off your work surface while you stitch.
• Likely cause: A smooth needle finish and a grip that loosens as you stitch, especially when the needle is held between stitches.
• Corrective action: Use a needle minder magnet pad to hold the needle securely when it is not in use, and keep it within easy reach on your fabric or work surface. If the needle still slips after using a magnet pad, check whether the magnet is strong enough for the needle size.
• Stop or choose another option: If your needle slips because the eye is too small for your thread or the needle is too large for the fabric, a magnet pad will not fix the fit. Choose a needle that matches your thread count and fabric weight instead.

Product facts

• Needle Pack - Dahlias - Four Hand Embroidery Needles & Magnet Pad: The Needle Pack - Dahlias includes four hand embroidery needles and a magnet pad that keeps the nickel-plated needles securely in reach while you work. The magnet pad stops your needle from slipping away between stitches, and the pack gives you a spare if one needle goes missing.