Bohin Sharps No. 8 Needles Ideal for; medium and heavy fabrics ;such as; velvet, wool, brocade, woollen cloth or denim jeans . Sharps needles are ideal for everyday sewing work. The perfectly pointed tip will glide ideally into all types of fabrics.; Made in France in our factory, ;from nickel-plated steel, our needles go through 27 manufacturing stages, which guarantees; an incomparable slide and an irreproachable tip. The numbering corresponds to the size of each needle, No. 1 being the longest and thickest one, and No. 12 the shortest and thinnest one of the series.