Tulip Milliners Needles Straw No 9. 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 #9. Actual needle size is 0.56mm x 42.4mm. Manufacturer Part Number: THN-080E. CHK-THN-080E.