John James Long Darners Needles-Size 1/5. Long Darners are another form of a darning needle. The extra length and large eyes make them suitable for mending with yarn. However Long Darners are also a popular needle to use in the soft furnishing and curtain trades. These needles with their extra length make them an ideal tool to use during basting and layering of fabrics together especially in the craft of quilting. Features: Hand  Sewing Needles – Size 1/5, assorted Pack contains  6 Sewing Needles. Not sure which size to buy or use? The general rule is the bigger the number the finer and shorter the needle John James has a great reputation for producing high-quality needles