Tulip Milliners Needles Straw No 8. Long needle which has a shaft that is the same thickness as the eye and a sharp tip. 6 Needles in package. Features: Large needle eye. Flexible and warp resistant. Runs smoothly through fabric. Steel Milliners Needles Straw #8. Actual needle size is 0.61mm x 45.0mm. Manufacturer Part Number: THN-079E. CHK-THN-079E.