Can you take sewing needles on a plane?

Question

I'm working on a sewing project, and I'd like to have it done before I reach my destination. But I don't think I'll finish it by the time I leave. Am I allowed to take a needle on the plane to work on my project? Does it have to be dull? Can I take pins too (I can live without them, but they would be nice)?

Answer 1

no they dont let you bring anything sharp

Answer 2

I only see needlepoint (tapestry) (blunt) needles mentioned as OK on the TSA website, so my guess is the official answer is probably "not likely".  They also mention bringing a crochet hook to salvage a knitting project if TSA decides to confiscate your knitting needles.

Personally, I don't sew on plane trips any more because of the crowding and poor lighting, though I used to do so in the 70's and 80's -- typically a small handwork project.  My usual choice of handwork on planes today is

fancy braiding for trims.... I just pin the started braid to the knee of my pants and keep working.

Answer 3

They are allowed, but some TSA inspectors may view them as a security threat and they have the final say.  

I'd recommend that they be bamboo or plastic and you'd have a better chance of them getting thru.....

Answer 4

um well idk i dont think you are though sorry. security is very strict these days. i know you want it to be done before you arrive but just put it in your luggage not on the carry on and try to stall the person your giving it to(cause i assume its a gift) try to stall with it and give it to them later as a surprise. thats the best i can come up with sorry cause secruity pretty much thinks up of everything as a weapon! sorry and i hope i helped!

Answer 5

i don't think so since they can be used as weapons

Answer 6

I fly two or three times a week and have brought sewing needles on board for at least the last four years.  I've never been questioned about them (I pack them in my carry-on).

You can bring them on board -- but as someone mentioned, you can run into a TSA n**i-type who decides they are a "tool" and would not let you bring them on board.

If you volunteer the information that you are carrying needles, then you're forcing an minimum-wage TSA-type to make a decision -- not a good idea.  You're way better off leaving them in your carry-on where you won't have any trouble at all.

Answer 7

I really don't think they would let you take anything sharp on a plane.  Not that I think you would do anything wrong with them

Answer 8

no i dont think u can

sorry

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Answer 9

i think you'd get stopped