Fits all of your MILLINERS needles.
A small-but-mighty case designed to hold your favourite long milliners needles, wherever your stitching takes you.
Each case is entirely handmade by me:
- I hand-cut each piece of leather
- Punch every stitch and snap hole manually
- Glue, stitch, and carefully finish the edges by hand
It’s become one of my most-used tools — simple, tough, and compact.
Key Features:
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Holds milliners needles of all sizes — long needles fit comfortably without bending
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No threader pocket — this one’s all about the needles
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Snap button closure keeps everything safe inside
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Ultra compact — fits in any pocket or pouch
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Premium Italian full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, dyed in bright, bold colours that will age beautifully
If you use milliners needles regularly and want a sleek, minimal way to carry them — this one’s for you.
Made for stitchers who love the details, by a maker who gets it.
Each case is made to order due to letter stamp customisation process as well as the high price of the leather itself.
Please allow up to a week for production.
If you're based outside of the UK, please allow at least 14 business days for delivery from the moment you receive your shipping notification via email
Note that shipping can take longer during busy periods
You will be provided with a tracking number and a link to track your package
UK shipping can take up to 4 days depending on your chosen shipping method at checkout
Customise your case by choosing your favourite colour of leather from the swatches provided, as well as stamped letters.
Note that all needle cases apart from The Needle Library can be customised with up to 3 letters.
The Needle Library can be stamped with up to 6 letters.
Stamping is limited to capital letters only, with no special characters or emojis.
Who does, honestly lol
The easiest way to figure it out is to measure its length and compare it to the size chart available here
Absolutely!
Each case is made to order due to this kind of personalisation!
The Everyday Stitcher and The Milliner's Mate both are made of two leather pieces – the main body and pocket. Those two can be the same colour as the exampled in the photos, or different (no photos available at this time as I've not made such prototype). You pick!
The Organised Stitcher and The Milliner's Nest are made of three leather pieces – the main body, the needle pocket, and the threader pocket.
All three can be the same colour as in the provided examples, or different! It's totally up to you!
Just drop me a note if you want a combo in your cart and let me know!
Please note:
- I have a limited number of thread colours available to me at this time, but I can match the colours of leather offered. If you're opting for a colour combo in your case, please also let me know which colour of thread you'd like me to use to put it together, as it can't be both.
- The Needle Library is made of 5 different leather pieces or 2 "sets" of pieces – inner and outer.
Outer is the "cover" and inner is the pockets. The colour options available by default refer to these two "sets".
You can customise the pieces within the inner set further, but first please contact me for it to check availability of the leather.
Both leathers are incredible and really luxurious!
Badalssi Carlo Pueblo is a bit softer than Azteca leather, and Azteca is also quite a bit rougher on the inside compared to Pueblo.
This item comes from non-smoking cat friendly home
back story
I’m not a professional leatherworker — yet — but I’ve been diving into this craft with a lot of love (and trial and error).
I originally made some needle cases for myself because I needed a neat, pocket-sized way to keep my needles organised for various projects. When I shared it online, fellow stitchers asked if they could get one too — and that’s how this little project turned into a proper offering.


the everyday stitcher
A tiny leather needle case that packs in all your embroidery needles without fuss

the organised stitcher
A compact leather case designed to keep your embroidery needles sorted, safe, and always within reach


the milliner's mate
A small-but-mighty case designed to hold your favourite milliners needles, wherever your stitching takes you

the milliner's nest
Made specifically for storing milliners needles — long, lean, and loved by many stitchers


the needle library

A leather-bound felt book for all your stitching essentials — from curved needles to scissors and spare packs

Personalisation
Make it truly yours by adding a stamp with your initials to any of the cases for free
Choice of leather

Badalassi Carlo Pueblo
Badalassi Carlo has been specializing in the production of vegetable tanned leather for over 40 years and is part of the "Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather" consortium.

nero
A true black with a matte, slightly textured surface

nazionale
A bold, primary blue that stands out with clarity

ortensia
A soft, dusty teal with a vintage feel

petrolio
A deep, rich teal that blends blue and green tones, evoking the depth of ocean waters

bottiglia
A deep, earthy green reminiscent of vintage glass bottles

napoli
A bright, sunny yellow that adds a cheerful pop of colour

papavero
A bright, poppy red that commands attention

coccinella
A vibrant, rich red inspired by the hue of a ladybug

La Perla Azteca
La Perla Azzurra is a company specialized since 1970 in the production of vegetable tanned leather and a founding member of the consortium "Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale"

tobacco
A warm, medium brown with golden undertones, reminiscent of aged pipe tobacco, offering a timeless, rustic character that deepens beautifully with wear

mokka
A deep, earthy brown with subtle undertones, providing a rich and sophisticated appearance that enhances with age and use

