Among the many tools and supplies you acquire in your sewing space, sewing machine needles are probably the most important thing to have on hand in the multiples. Different types of fabrics require different needles and when you inevitably break a needle, you will want to have multiple backups on hand so you can keep sewing. There are a wide variety of needles to choose from and understanding different needle types can make the difference between a smooth sewing experience and a frustrating one.