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C.S. Osborne · Curved upholstery needles

C.S. Osborne No. 508 3-Inch Bent-Pack Needles, 12 Pack

Osborne No. 508 package marked three inches and 14 gauge with the bent-tip needle shown.
Osborne No. 508 package marked three inches and 14 gauge with the bent-tip needle shown.

When to choose it

Choose the three-inch No. 508 when the stitching method calls for a diamond point at a bent end. The bend is concentrated near the tip, which distinguishes this profile from a curved round-point needle. At three inches, Osborne lists a 14-gauge shaft.

Check the direction in which the tip must approach the material. Compare a fully curved needle if the stitch has to follow a broader arc around a seam. Osborne offers longer bent-pack sizes with different gauges, so check both measurements if you need more reach.

Specifications

Brand
C.S. Osborne
Construction
Bent-end diamond point
Work task
Upholstery hand sewing
Model
508-3
Length
3 in
Gauge
14
Point
Diamond
Shape
Bent end
Pack
12 needles
Amazon.com reference
B07FXCG46Q

Fit and buying advice

Match the point and bend to the specific stitch and material.

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Documentation

Questions about this product

What is the difference from an ordinary curved needle?

The No. 508 puts the bend near the end and uses a diamond point. Compare the required stitch path and point together.

Does a longer 508 keep the same gauge?

The manufacturer’s table changes gauge by length. Compare the exact row for the size you choose.

Can I order a mixed set under this listing?

The selected offer is a dozen of the same three-inch No. 508 size.

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