Ever wonder how needles are made?

How traditional needles are made:
Steel is made into wire.
The wire is straightened and cut to pieces equal to the length of 2 needles.
Points are ground onto each end of these pieces.
Two holes are stamped in the middle of the wire to make two eyes.
The two needles are separated.
The eyes are cleaned in a process known as cheeking.
The needles are then hardened and tempered.
Burrs are removed and the needles are polished.
The needles are then plated in nickel to prevent rusting and make them shiny and smooth.