The Korbond Needle Compact offers a variety of needles in different sizes including betweens, sharps, tapestry and darning needles which cater for general sewing, mending, quality tailoring and canvas work.. Betweens: Small needles, preferred by professional sewers, as they are quicker and stronger in use. Sharps: For general domestic sewing. Tapestry: An extra long eye for wools and thick yarns, with a blunt point for use on canvases etc. Darners: Long needles with long eyes for easy threading - used for darning with wool or cottons.